Position Overview: The Financial Planning & Analysis Intern is a progressive financial analytical role, not bound to traditional accounting and FP&A functions limited to only financial consolidation and analysis. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Intern must be agile enough to develop and achieve the analytical requirements of key stakeholders. This person must be able to work collaboratively across the organization with a skillset to distill large datasets into management level models and presentations. The FP&A Intern will be working with the New Product Development team to develop a model ensuring accurate reporting of incremental sales (and margin) due to new products and product improvements. At the completion of the internship, the intern will present the new model to senior leadership.  

Location: Ballantyne, NC 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Primary responsibility of the intern is the completion of the model and related presentation  
  • Meet with stakeholders to understand key reporting elements 
  • Consolidation of data from various sources 
  • Create documentation and process flow to ensure updating the model is sustainable 
  • Create visualizations and tracking dashboards which meet the needs of stakeholders 
• Assist with completion of Monthly and Quarterly corporate finance tasks, as needed  
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:  

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills 
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools a plus 
• Must be able to work well with a team and independently on projects and ability to articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated 
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills are required 
• Strong planning and organization skills are required 

Required Qualifications:  

• Rising junior or above pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in accounting, finance, economics or business 
• Intellectually curious to learn new finance concepts and hone excel financial modeling skills 
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Ability to work full time from June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025

About Columbus McKinnon:  

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.