FP&A Intern (Troy, MI, UNITED STATES)

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At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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The Finance team provides strategic and analytical support to the business, enabling informed decision‑making through financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. The FP&A function plays a critical role in translating financial data into insights that guide operational and strategic priorities.

 

As the FP&A area continues to develop and evolve, the team is focused on building strong financial processes, tools, and reporting to support sustainable growth. You will support the development and expansion of the FP&A function by assisting with financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities. This role offers hands‑on exposure to core FP&A processes and provides an excellent opportunity to build strong financial and analytical skills in a professional environment.

 

This position is ideal for someone interested in corporate finance, data analysis, and business strategy who is eager to learn and contribute to building scalable financial planning capabilities.

 

So, what will you be doing as an FP&A Intern?

• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Assist with preparing and analyzing financial reports, including monthly performance summaries and variance analyses.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Support – Help support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning efforts by gathering data and maintaining models.
• Data Collection & Validation – Collect, organize, and validate financial and operational data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Modeling & Tools Development – Support the development and improvement of FP&A models, templates, and dashboards.
• Business Partner Support – Assist the FP&A team in responding to ad‑hoc financial requests from operations and leadership.
• Process Improvement – Help document FP&A processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and reporting quality.
• Learning & Development – Work closely with Finance leadership and FP&A professionals to gain exposure to strategic financial planning activities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency or familiarity with Excel and financial data analysis.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

 

Things we consider a plus:

• Coursework or experience in financial planning, budgeting, or forecasting.
• Experience working with large datasets or financial models.
• Familiarity with financial systems, BI tools, or dashboards.
• Interest in corporate finance or FP&A as a career path.

 

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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