Intern - Financial Analyst at Coherent Corp. in Santa Clara, CA

Summary: Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, and they are seeking a Financial Analyst Intern to join their team for Summer 2026. This role will provide hands-on experience in financial planning and budgeting, involving analysis of financial data to support informed business decisions. Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation, tracking, and analysis of operating expense (OPEX) budgets - Support headcount (HC) planning and workforce cost analysis in collaboration with finance and business teams - Help monitor capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests and spending against approved budgets - Analyze budget vs. actual results and assist in identifying key variances and trends - Assist in maintaining financial data accuracy across ERP and financial planning tools - Prepare reports and dashboards to track expense performance and support management decision-making - Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects related to budgeting and financial performance - Extract, load, and analyze financial data from ERP systems to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field - Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - Clear communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment - Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned tasks - Basic knowledge of financial principles and data analysis techniques - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint - Ability to interpret and analyze data to identify trends and patterns - Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively - Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced work environment Required Skills: Financial analysis, Excel proficiency Important Skills: Data visualization tools, Financial principles knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills Benefits: Opportunities to connect with fellow interns and colleagues across the organization through virtual and in-person networking events, Team-building activities