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Intern - Finance (Summer 2027)

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In-Office
Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
22-24 Hourly
Internship
In-Office
Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
22-24 Hourly
Internship
Supports finance at a manufacturing site through sales price verification, month-end activities, journal entries, margin analysis, forecasting, product costing, pricing, balance sheet review, and financial risk avoidance. Provides finance and accounting support while analyzing historical results, quoted margins, and projected margins. The intern collaborates across the department and uses financial principles, accounting concepts, spreadsheets, and financial software for analysis and modeling.
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About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. This is an internship position (Non-Exempt Salary); the hourly range is stated below. The rate offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Hourly Rate:

$22 - $24/hr.

OVERVIEW
To provide financial input to site management at a manufacturing site and drive financial performance improvement.  Responsible for a variety of financial activities, including product costing and pricing, sales and margin forecasting, analysis of customer margins, costs, key balance sheet metrics and financial risk avoidance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sales price verification

  • Assist in Month End Activities

  • Financial journal creation and entry

  • Assist in the analysis of historical results, quoted margins and projected margins

  • Provide Finance and Accounting support across the department

  • Familiarity with financial principles and accounting concepts.

  • Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Excel and other relevant financial software. Analytical mindset with attention to detail for data analysis and financial modeling.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field for entire duration of internship. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Junior level status

  • GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred

  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills

  • Strong communication skills

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

Plexus Corp. Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Chicago, United States

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