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Finance Intern (MBA Candidate)

Plummer

Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 30

Posted: 20 August 2026 (4 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Seeking a Finance Intern in Denver CO

Company Overview

At Plummer were passionate about solving water and telecommunications challenges and serving our clients with excellence and integrity. As an engineering consulting firm we take on a variety of interesting projects to help growing communities in Texas Oklahoma Colorado and Florida.

Our mission is to improve our environment advance communities and serve others. We believe people are precious and foster a collaborative culture where team members are encouraged to learn grow and contribute meaningful ideas.

Position Summary

The Finance Intern will support Plummers Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function primarily focusing on month-end variance analysis project financial and estimate-at-completion (EAC) reviews budgeting and forecasting data validation and ad hoc financial analysis.

Designed for a current MBA student this internship provides hands-on experience applying financial analysis to a project-based professional services organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Month-End & Variance Analysis

Support monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.
Analyze actual results against budget forecast and prior periods to identify key performance drivers.
Research significant revenue expense and profitability variances.
Analyze business metrics including revenue utilization backlog staffing multiplier and profitability.

2. Project Financial & EAC Reviews

Support reviews of project financial performance and estimates at completion (EACs).
Analyze month-over-month changes in project EACs and investigate meaningful variances and trends.
Analyze project revenue labor costs margins and other performance indicators.
Assist in identifying changes in project forecasts and their impact on revenue and profitability.
Prepare analysis to support project and business performance reviews.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
Assist with preparing consolidating and analyzing budget and forecast information.
Analyze assumptions related to revenue staffing utilization expenses and other key business drivers.

4. Data Validation & Ad Hoc Analysis

Perform ad hoc financial and operational analysis to support business decision-making.
Assist with financial data validation and reconciliation across source systems reporting tools and analytical models.
Investigate reporting discrepancies and help identify the underlying cause of data differences.
Develop Excel-based analyses and models as needed.
Support special projects and other FP&A activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an MBA program with a concentration or demonstrated interest in Finance Accounting Business Analytics Strategy or a related discipline.
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration Engineering or another quantitative or business-related field.
Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous professional internship or analytical experience in finance accounting consulting engineering or a related field.
Experience with financial modeling budgeting forecasting or variance analysis.
Familiarity with Power BI ERP systems or other financial reporting tools.
Interest in the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) consulting or professional services industries.

What Success Looks Like

Produces accurate timely and thoughtful analysis.
Effectively identifies and investigates meaningful variances and trends.
Ensures analysis and reporting reconcile to underlying financial data.
Develops a strong understanding of Plummers business and project economics.
Demonstrates curiosity and increasing independence in analyzing financial results.
Communicates findings clearly and builds effective working relationships across Finance and Operations.

Salary Range: $20 - $30/hour

Why Join Us

Gain hands-on FP&A experience in a project-based professional services organization.
Apply MBA coursework to real-world financial and business challenges.
Gain exposure to operational decision-making and business performance.
Work in a collaborative culture focused on learning and continuous improvement.
Contribute to a company whose work helps improve communities through infrastructure and engineering solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Plummer does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Plummer will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Plummer.

Required Experience:

Intern

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