Intern – Financial Analyst

Job Summary

The Datacenter business group at Coherent is looking for a motivated and analytical Finance Intern to support our FP&A and operational finance activities.

This role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and exposure to how financial insights drive decisions across engineering, operations, and product management.

You will partner closely with the Datacenter business group Finance team to support forecasting, reporting, cost analysis, and strategic initiatives that enable the business to scale efficiently.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Support monthly forecasting and reporting cycles, including revenue, margin, and operating expense analysis.


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* Build and maintain financial models to support product line performance reviews, scenario modeling, and operational planning.


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* Analyze COGS, inventory, and manufacturing variances to help identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities.


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* Assist with quarterly business reviews (QBRs) by preparing slides, financial summaries, and insights for senior leadership.


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* Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management) to gather data and validate assumptions.


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* Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support pricing decisions, product profitability, and investment evaluations.


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* Help streamline finance processes, including automation of reports, dashboards, and templates.

Education & Experience


* 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.

Skills & Other Requirements


* 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.


* Experience with financial modeling or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).


* Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, HFM planning, and Essbase etc.).


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* Internship Duration: 10 - 14 weeks.


* At Coherent, interns are valued members of our team and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions from day one.

In addition to hands-on project experience, our internship program includes opportunities to connect with fellow interns and colleagues across the organization through virtual and in-person networking events, team-building activities and more.

Interns are expected to actively participate in these events as part of their professional development and to fully immerse themselves in our collaborative and innovative culture.

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