Finance Intern (Summer 2025)
Description
Who We Are
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
About the Internship
nLIGHT is currently recruiting for a Finance student to intern with us for the summer of 2025. This internship is a 10 to 12-week program that offers challenging assignments, projects, and career development opportunities to enhance your professional growth. You will also earn a competitive wage based on your discipline and academic class status.
About the Team
The Finance Team supports a broad range of areas within finance such as Manufacturing Plant Financial Management, Operational Finance, Corporate FP&A, and Strategic Business Development. Between the projects listed below and direct access to the experienced leadership team, you will gain an understanding of financial strategy as it pertains to a publicly listed company.
What You Can Expect to Learn
- Reporting Automation
- Financial Analyst Company Exposure
- Gain an understanding of what area of Finance you like most within a company
What You Can Expect to Do
- Reporting Automation - This position will work on projects to help automate reporting and create dashboards, including:
- Build reports using a variety of systems (Excel, forecasting system, PowerBI, and SQL Server)
- Test new functionality and populate historical information in new models in our forecasting platform (Planful)
- Financial Analyst Company Exposure - Manufacturing Operations / Business Unit Support / Corporate Finance
- Update financial models to help inform/justify business decisions. This could include ‘cost to build’, ROI on development programs, acquisition modeling, and capital purchase justification support.
- Forecasting, variance analysis, and providing other financial support.
Who You Are
- You bring an understanding of Financial Statements, financial performance metrics, and US GAAP.
- Problem-solving skills and natural curiosity. Enjoys new challenges, investigating root cause of issues, streamlining work, identifying areas for improvement, and following through to drive related changes.
- Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and ability to work in teams.
- Strong computer information system skills/aptitude.
- Microsoft Excel skills, including ability to work with large volumes of data and use of advanced formulas.
- Ability to learn new software programs quickly.
- Some experience using a visualization software (PowerBI, Tableau) is a plus.
Minimum Job Requirements
- You must be working toward a degree in Finance or Accounting
- You must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college
- You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered
Intern Social Events
This summer we are bringing on five to six interns and want to ensure the time is well spent on and off the clock. That said, our interns can expect adventures in the PNW, board game nights at local breweries/coffee shops, Happy Hour networking events with Senior Leadership, and much more!
To Apply
A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript. Ensure that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay depends on level of education completed:
Compensation and Benefits
Pay depends on level of education completed:
- $21 - $23
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits including Prescription and Orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanying temporary supplement. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [email protected].