Finance Intern

Job Description

Job Description

• Huntington Beach

SUMMARY

As a Finance Intern at Karman, you will gain exposure to:

• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) within a publicly traded aerospace and defense company.
• Program finance and contract performance management.
• Manufacturing cost analysis and operational finance.
• Executive reporting and strategic decision-making processes.
• Government contracting and aerospace industry financial practices.

Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, supply chain, and executive leadership teams.

IDEAL CAREER PATHS FOLLOWING THIS INTERNSHP :  

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Program Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Cost Accounting
• Investor Relations
• Operations Finance
• Business Development Finance
• Strategic Finance

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, forecasts, and management presentations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for business units, manufacturing operations, and corporate functions.
• Analyze operating expenses, labor utilization, production costs, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Assist with program financial reporting, including revenue, profitability, backlog, and contract performance analysis.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Support capital expenditure analysis and return-on-investment evaluations for manufacturing and production initiatives.
• Partner with accounting teams to reconcile financial results and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Assist in preparing executive-level dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct ad hoc analyses supporting business development, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Support compliance and reporting requirements associated with government contracts and aerospace industry regulations.
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on financial reporting, data analytics, and operational efficiency.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• Required:
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Preferred:
  • Familiarity with financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Experience using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytical tools.
  • Interest in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, space systems, missile defense, or national security programs.
  • Understanding of government contracting, FAR/DFARS regulations, or cost accounting principles is a plus.
• Desired Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Desire to learn in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
• Passion for aerospace, defense, and advanced technology industries.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.