Financial Planning and Analysis Intern

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented FP&A Intern to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. This intern will own a focused project centered on identifying process inefficiencies and exploring how AI‑enabled tools can improve core FP&A workflows. The role provides hands‑on exposure to financial analysis, process optimization, and executive‑ready communication, with opportunities to contribute insights that support data‑driven decision‑making across the business. This is an ideal opportunity for a student interested in finance, analytics, and the practical application of AI in a fast‑paced SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

Process Analysis & Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies within standard FP&A processes
• Evaluate the business value of addressing process gaps or inefficiencies
• Document current-state processes and propose scalable improvements

AI‑Enabled Workflow Development

• Assist in designing AI‑enabled process improvements
• Help develop a repeatable, standard approach for leveraging AI in FP&A problem‑solving
• Apply judgment in determining when AI tools enhance analysis versus manual approaches

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Support ad‑hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize financial and operational data to inform insights

Executive Communication & Storytelling

• Prepare reports, presentations, and written summaries of findings
• Translate analysis into clear, concise insights for leadership and non‑technical audiences

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to gather inputs and perspectives
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine analysis and recommendations

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience Guidelines

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Graduating December 2026 or later.  
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools 
• Ability to synthesize information and communicate insights clearly, both verbally and in writing 
• Comfortable working independently on defined projects while collaborating within a team environment 
• High attention to detail and accuracy 
• Prior experience or coursework in financial analysis, data analysis, or related areas is a plus
• Occasional travel may be required. 

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• Analytical Thinking: Breaks down ambiguous problems and uses data to support conclusions 
• Process Orientation: Identifies inefficiencies and designs repeatable, scalable workflows 
• AI & Tool Fluency: Learns new tools quickly and thoughtfully applies AI to enhance analysis 
• Communication & Storytelling: Builds clear, well‑structured presentations and summaries tailored to the audience
• Ownership & Execution: Takes accountability for assigned workstreams and follows through with minimal oversight 
• Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and incorporates feedback 
• Professionalism & Curiosity: Demonstrates a strong learning mindset, sound judgment, and attention to quality
• Understanding of basic financial statements and core FP&A concepts 
• Familiarity with SaaS business models and performance metrics (preferred, not required) 
• Exposure to AI tools or automation concepts used in business or analytics contexts

Location: This internship will be based in Minneapolis, MN for Summer 2026. 

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Provation

Provation is a leading provider of healthcare software and SaaS solutions for clinical productivity, care coordination, quality reporting, and billing. Our purpose is to empower providers to deliver quality healthcare for all. Provation’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire patient encounter, from pre-procedure through post-procedure, with solutions for physician and nursing documentation (Provation® MD, Provation® Apex, MD-Reports, Provation® endoPRO®, and Provation® MultiCaregiver), anesthesia documentation (#1 Best in KLAS Provation® iPro), patient engagement, surgical care coordination, quality reporting, and billing capture (Provation® SurgicalValet™), order set and care plan management (Provation® Order Set Advisor™ and Provation® Care Plans), and EHR embedded clinical documentation (Provation® Clinic Note). Provation has a loyal customer base, serving more than 5,000 hospitals, surgery centers, and medical offices, and 700 physician groups globally, including 19 of the top 20 U.S. hospitals. In 2021, Provation was acquired by Fortive Corporation, a Fortune 1000 company that builds essential technology and accelerates transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, engineering, and healthcare. For more information about our solutions, visit provationmedical.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Our purpose at Provation is to empower providers to deliver quality healthcare for all. To deliver on this commitment, we’re guided by our core values – Provation has a culture of CARES:Community - We have a shared sense of improving healthcare, enriching the broader world we live in and serve. Accountability - We own it and get it done with integrity. Respect - We build diverse teams that collaborate and communicate with positive intent and trust. Excellence - We welcome new ideas as we innovate quality solutions. Service - We are passionate about putting customers first.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Pay Range
The hourly range for this position (in local currency) is $20-$40/hour.