5100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US
Internship
Onsite
$29.75/hr - $41.75/hr
Intern
Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, seeking a motivated and analytical Finance Intern to support FP&A and operational finance activities. The role involves hands-on experience in a semiconductor environment, partnering with the finance team to support forecasting, reporting, 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
Qualification
Required
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
Experience with financial modeling or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Opportunities to connect with fellow interns and colleagues across the organization through virtual and in-person networking events
Team-building activities
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
