What are the responsibilities and job description for the FP&A & Cost Accounting Intern position at Osmundson Mfg. Co.?
Description
The FP&A & Cost Accounting Intern is a part-time internship position (20–30 Hours/Week | 8–10 Weeks) designed to provide hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, operational analytics, forecasting, and executive reporting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This internship offers practical exposure to financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, operational performance metrics, and cross-functional business operations. The intern will also complete a meaningful business-impact project focused on improving operational and financial visibility through reporting and dashboard development.
Requirements
Main Function & Responsibilities
The FP&A & Cost Accounting Intern is a part-time internship position (20–30 Hours/Week | 8–10 Weeks) designed to provide hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, operational analytics, forecasting, and executive reporting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This internship offers practical exposure to financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, operational performance metrics, and cross-functional business operations. The intern will also complete a meaningful business-impact project focused on improving operational and financial visibility through reporting and dashboard development.
Requirements
Main Function & Responsibilities
- Assist with weekly forecasting updates and support rolling forecast maintenance
- Support budget-to-actual variance analysis and identify trends in labor, overhead, and production costs
- Assist with margin analysis and profitability reporting
- Support manufacturing variance reporting, labor efficiency analysis, and absorption reporting
- Analyze scrap, yield, downtime, and inventory trends to support operational decision-making
- Assist with standard cost reporting and ERP operational reporting validation
- Update weekly operational KPI dashboards and support leadership reporting preparation
- Build and maintain Excel-based reporting tools, dashboards, and data visualizations
- Support reporting automation and process improvement initiatives
- Participate in month-end reporting activities and financial analysis preparation
- Attend Operations and Finance meetings to gain exposure to manufacturing workflows and business processes
- Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, and Sales teams on reporting and data requests
- Develop an executive dashboard project connecting operational manufacturing metrics to financial performance
- Prepare and deliver a final presentation and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Interest in manufacturing finance, operational analytics, and business reporting
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional environment
- Exposure to ERP systems, reporting tools, or dashboard development is a plus