Finance Intern - Professional Solutions

General information

Location:


Northridge - California, USA


Job Family:


General & Administration


Worker Type Reference:


Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) - Intern


Pay Rate Type:


Hourly


Career Level:


U0


Job ID:


R-53401-2026


Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

This Summer Intern role will support the Professional Services FP&A team for several months during the summer, helping the team with financial planning, reporting, and business analysis activities. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics while partnering with finance professionals to support decision-making and improve business visibility.

This internship is designed for a student or early-career candidate who is eager to build foundational FP&A skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role offers exposure to financial processes, cross-functional teamwork, and real-world business insights within the Professional Services organization.

What You Will Do

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting activities for the Professional Services FP&A team
• Support variance analysis by comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior period performance
• Help prepare recurring dashboards, reports, and presentations for finance and business stakeholders
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved performance
• Partner with team members on ad hoc analyses, planning models, and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather data and support ongoing business reviews

What You Need to Be Successful

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or business performance management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with data, formulas, and spreadsheets
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Bonus Points if You Have

• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience related to finance, accounting, or business analysis
• Experience using PowerPoint or data visualization tools to present insights clearly
• Curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for learning in a professional finance environment

What Makes You Eligible

• Must be available to work full-time or near full-time for the duration of the summer internship
• Must be authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship requirements, if applicable
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and participate in an on-site in our Northridge offices, hybrid, or remote schedule as required by the team
• Successfully complete background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• Must provide own housing and transportation to/from work
• Must provide proper work authorization
• Must provide work availability from 12 weeks between May 2026 - Aug 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience supporting a professional FP&A team and contributing to meaningful business projects
• Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced finance professionals
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis in a business setting
• Opportunity to build professional skills through cross-functional collaboration and real-world problem solving
• A collaborative team environment that supports growth, learning, and career exploration
• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Pay Transparency


Freshman: $19.00
Sophomore: $21.00
Junior: $23.00
Senior: $24.00
Master: $28.00


Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need.


Benefits


HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.


About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.


Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.


If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!


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You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.


HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(


HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.