About the role#
As a Finance and Analytics Intern at our Cambridge, Ohio facility, you will gain hands-on exposure to plant finance operations. This role is based directly within the manufacturing environment. You will work alongside our management team, operations staff, and the VP of Finance to see how financial strategy connects to daily production. You will support reporting, data validation, and analysis initiatives that drive operational performance and cost control. This position is a full-time, paid internship running from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Align, validate, and consolidate plant financial data from multiple reporting sources.
- Support weekly and monthly financial reporting processes.
- Assist with cost analysis, variance reporting, and performance tracking.
- Help develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve financial visibility.
- Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to understand cost drivers.
- Participate in month-end close activities and financial review meetings.
- Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Present findings and recommendations to plant finance leadership.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Strong interest in manufacturing or operational finance.
- Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data organization.
- An analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Comfort working with large datasets.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Self-motivation and a desire to work in a plant environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Zekelman Industries
Zekelman Industries operates as a manufacturer of steel pipe and tube products. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company serves sectors such as energy, transportation, and non-residential construction. It functions as a privately held organization with a workforce between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. The firm manages several subsidiaries that produce structural and application-specific materials for the wholesale building industry.
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