2026 - Finance Intern

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

How you'll make an impact:

The Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is an outstanding, accelerated opportunity to develop the vital skills for a career as a Finance leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific. The program is led by a dedicated Program Manager with oversight by the CFO and company Finance Leadership Team. FLDP participants will have the opportunity for multiple assignments over two (2) years that provide strategic direction in different facets of Finance while allowing for exposure to our core processes, technologies, and leaders. Participants will gain proficiency with our diverse functional areas, business units, products / services, and regions. Additional learning opportunities include: formal development sessions; dedicated Executive Mentorship; utilization of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology; and a network of outstanding Leadership Development Program alumni across the organization

Our Finance Intern program is a 10-12 week internship crafted for Business students and pipelines our FLDP. Our Finance Interns are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects are developed by our Senior Leadership Team and have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business unit to which they are assigned.

Summer projects may include the following functional areas / business operations:

• Corporate Finance
• Commercial Finance
• Finance Data & Analytics
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• General Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Operations Finance
• Strategic Pricing

Start Date & Location: This internship is set to begin on either May 18th or June 15th, 2026 for a duration of 10-12 weeks – dependent upon student availability per academic calendars. Individuals will finalizing housing and transportation prior to internship commencement.

Compensation & Relocation: Our undergraduate Finance internships offer an hourly rate between $21.50 - $28.75 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines).

How will you get here?

• Undergraduate student completing a Business-related degree between December 2026 and June 2027.
• 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
• Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position Intern II based in California is $21.50–$28.75.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards