About the role#
As a Commercial Finance Intern, you will join the Global FP&A team to support product development and program management. This role provides direct exposure to the financial processes behind consumer product creation, from initial development stages to market launch. You will gain insight into how financial strategy influences product decisions and business performance.
What you'll do#
- Support the Global Product FP&A team by delivering insights that drive product and financial performance.
- Maintain and validate standard costing assumptions, including factory costs, freight, amortization, overhead, royalties, and duties.
- Analyze cost fluctuations related to raw materials, labor, foreign exchange, and engineering adjustments.
- Develop standardized reporting templates and assist with automation initiatives for product costing systems.
- Partner with Inventory Accounting to reconcile purchase price variances and assist in inventory valuation analysis.
- Collaborate with Global Supply Chain and Sourcing teams on investment strategies and financial planning.
- Participate in month-end closing processes focused on purchases and inventory reconciliation.
- Own key projects, including standard cost maintenance and global margin analysis.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and cross-functional projects to support real-time decision-making.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program related to Finance, or graduation from such a program within the past year.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
- Strong analytical thinking and financial acumen.
- Ability to maintain high accuracy and attention to detail when working with large datasets.
- Effective communication skills for presenting findings to cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage time and priorities efficiently.
- A collaborative, team-first mindset and a willingness to learn.
- Initiative, accountability, and a drive for continuous improvement.
- A solutions-oriented approach to complex work.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Location: Needham, Massachusetts.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Modality: 5 days per week on-site.
- Compensation: $28 to $34 per hour, based on educational level at the time of hire.
About SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a product design and technology company based in Needham, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1994 and operates as a public company. The business focuses on consumer goods and product marketing. It employs over 4,000 people to develop household products for cleaning, cooking, and food preparation.
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