Finance Internship: FP&A & Accounting Projects

Woodward,-Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Sick Time

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. offers a finance or accounting focused internship in Illinois. Interns gain exposure to real-world business acumen within the aerospace and energy sectors and may transition to full‑time roles.

The program includes hands-on projects, networking with professionals and learning from industry experts. Responsibilities include supporting FP&A cycles, updating reports and dashboards, cost and expense analysis, and contributing to ERP and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and Excel proficiency required.
• Basic finance and accounting knowledge expected.
• Clear communication and attention to detail essential.
• Initiative, ownership, adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Strong project and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A during annual planning and month-end close.
• Update and enhance financial reports, dashboards and planning.
• Improve cost center, profit center and expense reporting.
• Contribute to projects like capital structure optimization and ERP support.
• Assist in journal entries, reconciliations and SEC reporting prep.
• Analyze pricing, sourcing savings, and operational data for trends.
• Participate in audits and compliance documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Finance knowledge

Accounting knowledge

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Initiative and ownership

Adaptability

Eagerness to learn

Project management

Time management

Education

Sophomore status with GPA 3.0+

Job description

Woodward, Inc. offers a finance or accounting focused internship in Illinois. Interns gain exposure to real-world business acumen within the aerospace and energy sectors and may transition to full‑time roles.

The program includes hands-on projects, networking with professionals and learning from industry experts. Responsibilities include supporting FP&A cycles, updating reports and dashboards, cost and expense analysis, and contributing to ERP and compliance initiatives.