Intern - Manufacturing & Operations Finance - Summer 2026

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

We believe the way we manage energy and water will define this century. By joining the Itron team, you can help ensure these precious resources are available to future generations. Are you up for the challenge?
 
This intern will support complete analysis for indirect costs related to the financial operations of Itron’s manufacturing in West Union, SC. This role will assist with developing, interpreting and implementing financial analysis and control. It is an exciting time to join Itron in West Union, as we finish transforming Itron’s manufacturing site to produce over 12 million end points in 2025 tracking to generate $1 billion in revenue.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance

• Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans and operating forecasts

• Evaluate rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of government regulations

• Collaborates with manufacturing engineers, financial analysts and operational technicians to monitor and analyze site costs

• Utilizes data to complete reports, make calculations and recommendations

• Assists with the preparation of monthly/quarterly expenditure reports

• Supports related special projects as needed

Duration: This intern will contribute 40 hours/wk during summer 2026

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education: Currently enrolled in a related degree program (preference for accounting or finance)

• Intermediate Excel skills (i.e pivot tables, formulas, vlookup, functions)

• Professional workplace communication skills

• Experience processing information to draw a thoughtful analytical conclusion

• Available to work on-site in West Union, SC, Summer 2026, 40 hours/week

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience using Oracle

• Experience using PowerBI

• Experience with large data sets

• Advanced Excel skills or certification

Travel: 0%

Physical Demands: This role is at a manufacturing site, no unusual work conditions. Role requires the ability to move about the manufacturing floor safely. 

This is a safety sensitive role.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com