Finance Development Program

The Company:

Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision. With more than $500 million of cash and investments and no debt we are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast paced creative environment of a startup. Our employees proudly called Cognoids take their work seriously but dont take themselves seriously. Our Work Hard Play Hard Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation perseverance and hard work in a fun rewarding and quirky environment.

The Team:

Our Finance organization is responsible for financial planning and reporting accounting sales planning and operations demand planning as well as ensuring processes meet the strategic needs of our business. Cognex is a global publicly traded manufacturer and marketer of advanced integrated technology products whose 2024 annual revenue exceeded $900 million. We have an excellent team with members who have gained diversified experience during their tenure in the company.

The Role:

Cognex is looking for motivated undergraduates to join our Finance Development Program (FDP) and begin their career as a Cognoid. The program consists of four six-month rotations in various areas in Finance. The rotations will incorporate planning analysis reporting accounting and other ad hoc projects. Management will provide career development planning mentoring networking opportunities and detailed performance feedback.

Open to Undergraduate Seniors graduating in May 2027 (Program start date: June 2027)

Example Responsibilities:

• Analyze booking revenue and margin trends
• Plan and analyze department expenses
• Provide data analytics utilizing SAP and Business Intelligence tools
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports for senior management package
• Propose and implement process improvements
• Provide financial support for ad hoc business unit projects
• International assignment opportunities
• Accounting and SOX exposure
• Investor Relations exposure
• Cross functional exposure
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Eager to Work hard Play hard Move fast!
• Enthusiasm for learning new financial skills business and product knowledge
• A team player with the ability to work independently
• Self-starter who demonstrates confidence working cross functionally
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must
  

Minimum education and work experience required:

• A Bachelors Degree in either Finance Accounting or other quantitative field is required
• 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA
• Internship experience is a plus
• Extra-curricular involvement

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is71000 USD-76000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a sales incentive plan.

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching; employer-paid disability family leave life insurance paid time off (including holidays) optional voluntary benefits and recognition and wellness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.