Paid FP&A Finance Internship — Aerospace

Woodward HRT/MPC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Sick Time

Job summary

Woodward is offering an internship in Finance or Accounting, designed for students seeking real-world business exposure in the Aerospace and Energy industry. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting FP&A teams during operating plans and month-end close cycles.

No prior internship required; this program welcomes sophomores and offers potential for full-time employment upon successful completion. 20+ hours per week, with learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and Excel proficiency required.
• Basic finance/accounting knowledge expected.
• Clear communication and attention to detail expected.
• Initiative and ownership in assigned tasks.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn during internship.
• Strong time management and project skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A teams during annual operating plan cycles and month-end close processes.
• Assist in updating and enhancing financial reports, dashboards, and resource planning.
• Participate in cost center, profit center, and expense reporting improvements.
• Contribute to project-based work such as ERP implementation support.
• Engage in financial accounting activities: journal entries, reconciliations, SEC reporting prep.
• Analyze pricing and sourcing savings to drive process improvements.
• Participate in audit tasks and compliance documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Finance knowledge

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Sophomore in college/university

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Woodward is offering an internship in Finance or Accounting, designed for students seeking real-world business exposure in the Aerospace and Energy industry. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting FP&A teams during operating plans and month-end close cycles.

No prior internship required; this program welcomes sophomores and offers potential for full-time employment upon successful completion. 20+ hours per week, with learning and development opportunities.