Financial Planning Analysis Internships
Financial planning analysis internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience building forecasts and variance models alongside working financial planning analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Manufacturing and Medical Devices, with Tektronix, ATI, and AARP among the employers posting roles now.
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Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview:
The Financial Planning & Analysis Intern will serve as an integral thought partner for the global finance leadership team. The intern will help support numerous aspects of ongoing strategic analyses for business unit leadership (product line profitability, growth strategy, labor management, and optimization), collaborate with business leaders to evaluate initiatives, and play a strong supporting role on strategic projects, both for business leaders as well as for corporate projects. The role will provide an opportunity to learn to leverage the hypothesis-driven, “answer first” approach to solve highly complex problems (similar to the approach/training acquired at top-tier management consulting firms).
This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern will support strategic analyses and reporting for 1 – 2 Senior VP of Business Operations leaders (P&L owners). Effective interns will leverage data to drive insights and help make actionable, results-oriented recommendations to drive business value. Given the elevated role of business partnership and interactions with senior members of the finance leadership team, successful candidates must be able to analyze and extract insights from highly complex data sets and communicate insights/output in simple, executive-level written form. Successful candidates must also be able to comfortably engage in executive-level discussions to influence business decisions.
Required Skills:
- Strong passion for results and desire to learn
- Effective verbal, written, and oral communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in process (one academic year away from completion)
- Sound analytical ability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Competencies/Characteristics:
- Initiative/ownership
- High emotional intelligence (EQ)
- Commitment to a team-oriented (“we’re all in this together”) culture
- Analytical rigor and ability to work in a “zero defect” manner
- Results driven
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Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview:
The Financial Planning & Analysis Intern will serve as an integral thought partner for the global finance leadership team. The intern will help support numerous aspects of ongoing strategic analyses for business unit leadership (product line profitability, growth strategy, labor management, and optimization), collaborate with business leaders to evaluate initiatives, and play a strong supporting role on strategic projects, both for business leaders as well as for corporate projects. The role will provide an opportunity to learn to leverage the hypothesis-driven, “answer first” approach to solve highly complex problems (similar to the approach/training acquired at top-tier management consulting firms).
This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern will support strategic analyses and reporting for 1 – 2 Senior VP of Business Operations leaders (P&L owners). Effective interns will leverage data to drive insights and help make actionable, results-oriented recommendations to drive business value. Given the elevated role of business partnership and interactions with senior members of the finance leadership team, successful candidates must be able to analyze and extract insights from highly complex data sets and communicate insights/output in simple, executive-level written form. Successful candidates must also be able to comfortably engage in executive-level discussions to influence business decisions.
Required Skills:
- Strong passion for results and desire to learn
- Effective verbal, written, and oral communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in process (one academic year away from completion)
- Sound analytical ability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Competencies/Characteristics:
- Initiative/ownership
- High emotional intelligence (EQ)
- Commitment to a team-oriented (“we’re all in this together”) culture
- Analytical rigor and ability to work in a “zero defect” manner
- Results driven
#INDCORP
#LI-EL
Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Financial Planning Analysis Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
Tips for Your Financial Planning Analysis Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large employers in corporate finance and banking recruit FP&A summer interns months before the internship begins, with many programs closing applications by November or December. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Starting your search early in the fall puts you in front of the structured programs before they fill.
Build a portfolio before you apply
FP&A intern hiring teams want to see evidence of analytical work, not just a list of coursework. Document two or three financial models, budget variance analyses, or forecasting exercises using Excel, Python, or SQL, and make them shareable. A linked portfolio or GitHub repository gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate when your work experience is limited.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured FP&A programs tied directly to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors with industry connections and your career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time to widen the pool you reach.
Practice the FP&A intern screen out loud
FP&A intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering financial modeling concepts, accounting fundamentals, and sometimes a short Excel or case exercise. Practice walking through your reasoning aloud, since interviewers weigh how you think through a forecast or variance analysis as much as the final answer. Recording yourself once or twice before interviews sharpens how clearly you explain your logic.
Target structured rotational FP&A programs early
Many larger companies run cohort-based rotational finance programs that place interns across corporate planning, commercial finance, and treasury in a single summer. These programs are built to develop candidates new to FP&A and recruit in the fall recruiting cycle. Identify the ones that match your background and submit in the first wave, as they fill well before general applications close.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 13% of the financial planning analysis internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Filtering first saves time and keeps you focused on applying rather than sorting through listings that don't fit your situation.
Financial Planning Analysis Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a financial planning analysis internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited professional experience at the intern level. Build two or three documented financial models or budget analyses you can share as a portfolio, giving recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where FP&A recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a financial planning analysis internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for FP&A interns is the quality of your work on real forecasting or analysis deliverables, available headcount on the team at the time, and how early the employer communicates its return-offer timeline. Perform well, ask about the process early, and treat it as a possibility rather than a certainty.
When should I apply for financial planning analysis internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in finance and corporate settings recruit summer FP&A interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and fill quickly outside the main recruiting window.
Are financial planning analysis internships paid?
Most professional financial planning analysis internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at nonprofits or through academic credit programs, so reading each listing carefully tells you what a specific role offers before you apply.
What should a financial planning analysis internship resume include?
Lead with projects rather than work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used, such as Excel financial models, Python-based analyses, or Tableau dashboards, and link to them where possible. Add relevant coursework in accounting, corporate finance, or statistics. Keep the entire document to one page, since hiring teams screening intern applicants expect concise and focused materials.
Are there remote financial planning analysis internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 88% of the financial planning analysis internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a fit. Use the work-type filter to see only the format you can commit to rather than sorting through every listing manually.
What is a rotational FP&A internship program?
Some larger companies run structured rotational internship programs that place FP&A interns across multiple business units, such as commercial finance, treasury, and corporate planning, over a single summer. These programs are designed for candidates new to the function and provide structured mentorship alongside real project work. They recruit early in the fall and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of applications.
Can international students get financial planning analysis internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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