Intern – Financial Analyst at Coherent Corp. · 48800…

Summary: Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, and they are seeking a motivated and analytical Finance Intern to support their FP&A and operational finance activities. This role involves hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, partnering with the Finance team to support forecasting, reporting, cost analysis, and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities: - Support monthly forecasting and reporting cycles, including revenue, margin, and operating expense analysis - Build and maintain financial models to support product line performance reviews, scenario modeling, and operational planning - Analyze COGS, inventory, and manufacturing variances to help identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities - Assist with quarterly business reviews (QBRs) by preparing slides, financial summaries, and insights for senior leadership - Partner with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management) to gather data and validate assumptions - Conduct ad‑hoc financial analysis to support pricing decisions, product profitability, and investment evaluations - Help streamline finance processes, including automation of reports, dashboards, and templates Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field - Strong analytical and quantitative skills - Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling) - Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment - Curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn - Excellent written and verbal communication - Team-oriented but able to work independently when needed - Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment - Attention to detail and time management Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with financial modeling or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) - Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, HFM planning, and Essbase etc.) Required Skills: Financial modeling, Excel, Data visualization tools, Power BI, Tableau, ERP systems, Oracle, HFM planning, Essbase, Forecasting, Cost analysis, Manufacturing finance Benefits: Opportunities to connect with fellow interns and colleagues across the organization through virtual and in-person networking events, Team-building activities