2024 Summer Internship - Finance
Zebra Technologies
Accounting & Finance
Lincolnshire, IL, USA
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2023
Remote Work Hybrid
OverviewAt Zebra, we extend the edge of possibility by shaping the future of work on the front line—reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward.We are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence—delivering better experiences for workers and those they serve.Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a fulfilling career. Here, you'll have opportunities to learn and lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and globally.Together, we've only begun to define the edge of what's possible—for our people, our customers, and the world.The purpose of this internship is to prepare college students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide you with a full experience so that you can fully envision a career with Zebra. You will be positioned for success with training, exposure to all parts of the business, social activities, a professional mentor relationship and development sessions to help you discover your own performance edge!
ResponsibilitiesAs part of the pipeline for Zebra’s Finance Development Program (FDP), we are looking for motivated and people-oriented individuals to work closely with the Zebra Finance team. The key focus areas for this internship may be in Accounting, Finance Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Tax, or another assigned Zebra Finance Function. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the interns will learn how to apply the skills they have developed in a professional setting through hands-on experiences, networking, and collaboration opportunities. Your responsibilities will include
- Learn about Zebra’s organization as a whole and the Finance department’s strategies and contributions to the company’s mission and vision
- Collaborate with your peers in creating a proposal to present to executive finance leadership
- Perform activities specific to an assigned area of Finance focus (i.e., Accounting, Finance Operations, Internal Audit, Treasury, etc.)
- Execute transactional activities leveraging Zebra’s portfolio of software applications (i.e., Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI, Workiva, etc.)
- Actively engage in cross-functional activities, initiatives, and meetings with other workstreams (i.e., Sales, Supply Chain, Products, etc.)
- Participate in intern events designed to build relationships, learn about the company, demonstrate leadership and critical thinking skills, and share experiences with fellow interns
- Increase planning, organizational, and leadership skills
- Enhance technological knowledge and skills
- Develop a collaborative mindset and team-based work proficiencies
- Build interpersonal skills to create lasting relationships with Zebra professionals
- Pursuing a Business Bachelor’s or Master's (MBA/PhD) degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Analytics, or Statistics.
- Anticipated undergraduate/graduate graduation date on or after December 2024
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
- Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn and grow
- Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic, and/or extracurricular experiences
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills