Finance Operations Intern

Job Description

Finance Operations Intern | Emerson

The Tone:
This is a Summer 2027 internship at Emerson, located in Round Rock, Texas. Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, applying deep domain expertise to help customers in critical industries like life sciences and energy operate more sustainably. The company focuses on improving productivity, energy security, and reliability through flawless execution. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in finance operations within a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation and diverse perspectives. Interns contribute to meaningful business initiatives and develop valuable skills that support financial planning, reporting, analysis, and process improvement to drive business success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Round Rock, TX
• Mission: To support financial planning, reporting, analysis, and process improvement activities that contribute to business success.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Model: Develop and maintain models for calculating fully burdened cost rates.
• Analyze: Prepare and analyze budgets for various functional areas.
• Support: Support finance team activities for external audits and monthly financial close.
• Contribute: Contribute to special projects concerning deferred revenue recognition and financial reporting.
• Improve: Identify process improvement opportunities and assist in developing reports and analytical tools.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level intern currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required, as sponsorship will not be provided.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for tasks such as data manipulation, document creation, and presentations.
• Skills: Possess strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world business challenges. Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with teams and presenting findings. Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Bonus: Candidates entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies are preferred. Ideal applicants will have coursework in GAAP, accounting principles, financial reporting, or related subjects. Previous experience such as an internship, co-op, project, leadership role, or professional work environment is a plus. A strong interest in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and business operations, alongside experience using data analysis tools, dashboards, or reporting platforms, would be beneficial. Strategic mindset with a continuous improvement approach, demonstrated leadership through academic or extracurricular activities, strong attention to detail, and ability to identify innovative solutions are also valued.