Summer 2027 Financial Analyst Internship

Mcgrath Rent Corp; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

McGrath Rent Corp in Livermore, CA is seeking a Summer Financial Analyst Intern to join our Accounting & FP&A team. You will support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making while learning how financial insights drive performance.

This hybrid internship runs June 1 through August 6, 2027. You must be an undergraduate student with at least two years completed, a 3.0+ GPA, and coursework in finance or analytics.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university as an undergraduate student.
• Senior year to begin after internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
• Fields of study include Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or Business Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reporting and analyze actual results against budget and forecast.
• Identify key trends, business drivers and variances; summarize implications.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, including data collection and consolidation.
• Build and update financial models, schedules, and presentation materials.
• Support FP&A with data analytics and data visibility for leadership decisions.
• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards to improve data access and visibility.
• Help modernize reforecasting and annual planning models for efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the team on ad hoc analysis and projects.

Skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Problem-solving & analytical thinking

Organized & proactive

Collaborative & customer-focused

Education

Undergrad studies in Finance/Economics/Math/Accounting/Business Analytics

Junior advancing to senior year after internship

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

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ACCOUNTING & FP&A Temporary Admin Support Worker Livermore, CA, Livermore, CA, US

$25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

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MAKE SUMMER 2027 COUNT.

Spend 10 weeks gaining real-world experience, building your skills, making meaningful connections, and contributing to work that matters. Our Summer 2027 Internship Program runs June 1 through August 6, 2027, giving you the opportunity to learn, grow, and see where your career could take you.

A Day in the Life

As the Financial Planning & Analysis team's summer intern, you will support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making across McGrath. You will apply your analytical skills to real company data and learn how financial insights influence business performance. One day, you might analyze actual results against budget and forecast, and the next, you could build a financial model or prepare insights for a leadership discussion.

Work arrangement: Hybrid, based in Livermore, California, with 2 to 3 on-site days each week.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as our Summer Financial Analyst Intern.
• Support monthly financial reporting and analyze actual results against budget and forecast.
• Identify key trends, business drivers, and financial variances, then summarize what they mean.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, including data collection and consolidation.
• Build and update financial models, schedules, and presentation materials.
• Support FP&A with data analytics and data visibility, enabling leadership team to make strategic decisions to drive revenue and optimize cost.
• Build and enhance financial and operational Power BI dashboard to improve data access and visibility.
• Assist in modernizing reforecasting and annual planning models to drive process efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with the FP&A team on ad hoc analysis and projects that support business decisions.
• Help validate data accuracy and improve recurring reports or planning tools.
• Collaborate with your team, ask thoughtful questions, and follow through on commitments.
• Perform other duties and project work as assigned.

About McGrath

What started as a small business more than 47 years ago has grown into a nearly $1 billion publicly traded company (Nasdaq: MGRC) with more than 1,300 employees and five dynamic businesses: Mobile Modular, Mobile Modular Portable Storage, TRS-RenTelco, Enviroplex, and Kitchens To Go. Our success is built on innovation, an entrepreneurial spirit, strong values, and exceptional people.

McGrath delivers modular solutions that help businesses, schools, and communities solve space and infrastructure challenges with speed and confidence. We provide ready-to-deploy buildings, portable storage, specialized equipment, commercial kitchens, electric vehicle charging solutions, and solutions designed for data center campuses. Through TRS-RenTelco, we provide electronic test equipment from leading global brands. Together, our businesses help customers operate smarter, scale faster, and achieve lasting results.

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree, with at least two years of undergraduate study completed.
• Currently classified as a junior and expected to enter senior year after the internship.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Field of study: Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• Resourceful, motivated, and comfortable learning in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Highly organized, adaptable, self-motivated, and proactive.
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset and openness to feedback.

Nice to Haves

• Coursework in corporate finance, accounting, statistics, financial modeling, or data analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, charts, or financial models.
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, enterprise planning systems, or financial reporting tools is helpful but not required.

Why This Role Rocks

You will see how a nearly $1 billion public company plans, measures performance, and turns financial data into business decisions.

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals.
• Hands-on training and meaningful project work.
• Opportunities to present your work to company leaders.
• Real-world experience that extends beyond the classroom.
• Connections across McGrath and its family of businesses.
• A supportive workplace where you matter and emotional intelligence is valued alongside technical ability.
• At McGrath, we do not just build spaces. We build opportunities.

Here, YOU Matter is more than a phrase. We empower employees to make an impact through collaboration, creativity, and integrity. Our teams benefit from professional growth and a culture rooted in balance, inclusion, and innovation.

Physical Requirements & Role Expectations

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently use computers, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other technology required for the role.
• Ability to read information on computer screens and maintain attention to detail while completing assigned tasks.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, lifting, or movement within an office, home office, field location, or other work environment, as required.

The physical requirements described are representative of those that may be required to perform the essential functions of the role. Requirements may vary by position, location, work environment, and business needs. McGrath may modify job duties and requirements as business needs change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Hiring Requirements

Pre-employment screenings are conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended, in accordance with fair hiring laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. At this time, McGrath does not sponsor employment visas or provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future. McGrath uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

AI Use in Our Interview Process

You are welcome to use artificial intelligence tools to prepare in advance for our interview process. During interviews, candidates should respond based on their own knowledge, experience, and perspective without real-time assistance from artificial intelligence or another person. This supports an authentic conversation and consistent evaluation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know.