Finance Intern - Corp FP&A (Summer 2027)

Job description

Summer Intern – Corporate & Fixed Cost FP&A Location: Columbus, OH (Vertiv Corporate Headquarters)

Duration

Summer 2027 (May – August)

Reports To

Senior Manager / Senior Director, Corporate FP&A About Vertiv Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. We bring together hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services to enable vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally, and grow with business needs. At Vertiv, we're not just powering the future — we're ensuring it never goes down. About the Role We're looking for a motivated, curious, and people-oriented intern to join our Corporate Finance team for the summer.

This role sits at the intersection of two high-visibility functions — Fixed Cost FP&A and Corporate FP&A — giving you broad exposure to how a global public company plans, measures, and communicates financial performance. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals who will invest in your development while giving you real ownership of meaningful work. If you're someone who gets energized by solving problems, learning new tools, and collaborating across teams, this is the internship for you.

What You'll Do

Corporate FP&A Support

• Contribute to the monthly and quarterly results consolidation process
• Help build and refine materials for Executive Leadership reviews
• Support preparation of Board of Directors presentations and quarterly earnings decks
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and data requests from senior leadership Fixed Cost FP&A Support
• Assist with planning, budgeting, and forecasting for corporate functions including IT, Legal, Finance, HR, Marketing, and General & Administrative
• Support total company Compensation & Benefits (C&B) analysis and reporting
• Help prepare variance analyses and identify cost trends across functional areas
• Partner with functional budget owners to gather inputs and validate assumptions

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to executive-level financial reporting at a publicly traded company Hands-on experience with enterprise planning tools and financial systems Mentorship from a collaborative team that values development and growth Understanding of how FP&A drives strategic decision-making across a global organization

What We're Looking For

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products — particularly Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation) and PowerPoint (building clear, executive-ready presentations) Technologically curious — you enjoy exploring new tools, automating tasks, and finding smarter ways to work Positive attitude — you bring energy and optimism to the team, even when tackling complex or ambiguous challenges Enjoys working with people — you thrive in collaborative environments and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Eagerness to learn and a genuine interest in corporate finance Preferred (But Not Required)
• Familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Adaptive, or similar) Prior internship or coursework in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting Interest in data visualization or business intelligence tools Why Vertiv?

At Vertiv, interns aren't here to grab coffee — they're here to make an impact. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity, continuous improvement, and a bias toward action. Our culture is grounded in the Vertiv Operating System (VOS) , which means we're always looking for better, faster, and smarter ways to deliver results. If you're ready to spend your summer learning from the best and contributing to a company that keeps the digital world running, we'd love to hear from you.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.