ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Based in the Houston area (Tomball, TX), the Corporate FP&A Intern will have a unique opportunity to work in a small Corporate FP&A team with coverage responsibility for a fast growing $400mm+ global manufacturing organization with plants and offices located across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. SHAPE Technologies designs and manufactures large robotics and automation systems, waterjet cutting machines, and ultrahigh pressure pumps.  In this role, the intern will primarily work with one of our Global FP&A Analysts but will have exposure to the VP of FP&A and other members of senior management. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

SHAPE Technologies Group (“SHAPE”) is the leading designer and manufacturer of waterjet cutting systems.  SHAPE is also a leading provider of ultrahigh pressure waterjet pumps, robotic cutting solutions, surface preparation technology, industrial cleaning systems, and aftermarket components that are integrated into waterjet systems worldwide.  SHAPE’s products are used in end markets that include, among others, aerospace, automotive, food processing, marine and coastal industrial markets, glass, electronics, paper slitting and trimming, and stone fabricators selling into the residential and commercial construction markets. SHAPE is headquartered in Kent, WA and has over 1,300 employees located across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. 

Paid Internship:

$20 per hour

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage in daily interaction with team members, including professionals from other departments and management.  This is a hybrid job, though the majority of time will be on site in our Tomball facility.
• Help to analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
• Assist with preparation of recurring and ad hoc internal, board of directors, and bank reporting packages
• Develop and maintain reporting and analyses in our FP&A software (Tableau, Planful, etc.)
• Help analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, COGS, SG&A expenses, and capital expenditures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifications
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Accounting, or Finance
  • Preferably graduating in 2024 or 2025 (rising Junior or Senior)
  • Strong academic record
• Soft Skills
  • Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and motivation to succeed
  • Excellent communication (both written and verbal), organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative / ability to work well in a team environment
  • Detail-oriented
• Technical Skills
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills
  • General understanding of finance and accounting principles and terminology
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

No Recruiters Please!

Shape Technologies Group and our companies operate as an equal opportunity employer.  Per regulations, any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities will be provided.  If you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.  All personal information that is collected will remain private and confidential. 

 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.