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Finance Intern - FP&A (Year Round)

Oshkosh Corporation · Appleton, WI · $18.00–$37.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with a large spreadsheet or dataset. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical Excel skills for reporting and analysis tasks.

Tell me about a time you noticed a process that could be done better. What did you suggest?

What they are checking: Whether they will contribute the process improvements the posting mentions.

What does accuracy mean to you in finance work, and how do you check your own numbers?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that catch their own errors before others do.

Why are you interested in finance at a manufacturing company like Pierce?

What they are checking: Whether they are curious about how the business runs, not just finance in general.

What would you do

You're putting together a month-end report and a number looks very different from last month. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they investigate and ask before passing along something that might be wrong.

This is a year-round internship. How would you balance it with your classes?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan to stay reliable during the school year.

How would you explain to someone in sales why a certain truck configuration earns less margin?

What they are checking: Whether they can share financial findings in plain words with non-finance partners.

You're given a task and you're not sure what the person wants. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they ask clarifying questions early rather than guessing and redoing work.

About the work

The role helps with costing trucks. What do you think goes into the cost of building a custom fire truck?

What they are checking: Whether they understand material, labor and overhead as the basic parts of product cost.

What's the difference between a budget and a forecast?

What they are checking: Whether they have the basic FP&A vocabulary they will use from day one.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. SUMMARY The Finance Intern will support the financial planning & analysis team and overall business through completion of various reports and analytical projects. This role assists with operational analysis, sales & marketing analysis, and financial accounting. This role will be key to helping accomplish critical tasks and implement process improvements. YOUR IMPACT • Assignment of tasks that support the business through finance processes. • Support the process of costing trucks and preparation of month-end reporting. • Assist in development and maintenance of budgets and forecasts. • Assist in accurate reporting of new truck bookings. • Assist in maintaining scheduling room boards/tags. • Perform various monthly reporting and data gathering tasks needed for key internal and external reporting. • Improve processes by eliminating non-value added work through the use of technology and continuous improvement tools. • Champion the Oshkosh “People First” competencies to engage and connect with team members. • Other projects and assignments as agreed upon with your leader. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer and part-time throughout the school year. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills. • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, SharePoint, Teams) (with a desire to learn) Pay Range: $18.00 - $37.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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