Intern - Finance - Spring 2027

Teknor Apex; Pawtucket, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex's Corporate FP&A team is seeking a highly motivated intern to gain hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will work with seasoned professionals in a collaborative environment and contribute to cross-functional projects within plastics manufacturing.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, proficiency in Excel, and exposure to Power BI for data visualization. You should be a current junior or senior in a relevant degree and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Current junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with Excel and Power BI is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Develop, maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards to visualize financial data and improve reporting efficiency.
• Assist with data reconciliation, presentations, and process improvements.
• Provide analytical support for benchmarking and performance trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support decision making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Junior or Senior pursuing Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Intern candidate to join Teknor Apex’s Corporate FP&A team. This position is aimed at individuals who are looking to gain hands-on experience in corporate financial planning and analysis, work with experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment and may have an interest in the manufacturing sector. During this intern, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will develop both your technical and soft skills, work cross functionally to provide insights and support decision making and gain industry experience in plastics manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in modern technology and a solid understanding of financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Help track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), comparing actual performance to budgeted or forecasted results.
• Develop, maintain and enhance PowerBI dashboards to visualize financial data, track business performance, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Performs both routine and ad-hoc analyses to support business strategies and operational initiatives.
• Provides analytical support for benchmarking performance, taking into consideration key industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant economic factors.
• Support the team with other financial tasks, such as data reconciliation, presentations, and process improvements.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Current junior or senior in a Bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the success of the FP&A team.
• Collaborative team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, advanced functions is preferred.
• Experience or coursework in Power BI or other platform for data visualization and reporting is preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting tools, ERP systems or data visualization platforms is a plus.
• Prior finance internship or relevant experience is a plus.

NOTE: The above job description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.