FP&A & Cost Accounting Intern in Perry, Iowa at Osmundson Manufacturing Co.

The FP&A & Cost Accounting Intern is a part-time internship position (20–30 Hours/Week | 8–10 Weeks) designed to provide hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, operational analytics, forecasting, and executive reporting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This internship offers practical exposure to financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, operational performance metrics, and cross-functional business operations. The intern will also complete a meaningful business-impact project focused on improving operational and financial visibility through reporting and dashboard development.

Main Function & Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly forecasting updates and support rolling forecast maintenance
• Support budget-to-actual variance analysis and identify trends in labor, overhead, and production costs
• Assist with margin analysis and profitability reporting
• Support manufacturing variance reporting, labor efficiency analysis, and absorption reporting
• Analyze scrap, yield, downtime, and inventory trends to support operational decision-making
• Assist with standard cost reporting and ERP operational reporting validation
• Update weekly operational KPI dashboards and support leadership reporting preparation
• Build and maintain Excel-based reporting tools, dashboards, and data visualizations
• Support reporting automation and process improvement initiatives
• Participate in month-end reporting activities and financial analysis preparation
• Attend Operations and Finance meetings to gain exposure to manufacturing workflows and business processes
• Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, and Sales teams on reporting and data requests
• Develop an executive dashboard project connecting operational manufacturing metrics to financial performance
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Interest in manufacturing finance, operational analytics, and business reporting
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional environment
• Exposure to ERP systems, reporting tools, or dashboard development is a plus