Finance & Accounting Intern

This intern role is designed for students studying Finance, Accounting, or related business fields who want hands‑on experience supporting real financial decision‑making. At Mercury Systems, you’ll help strengthen our financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities by compiling data, evaluating trends, and supporting forecast updates that guide how we invest in and deliver critical technologies. You’ll work closely with teams across our Andover site and regularly engage with leaders at multiple levels within the Mercury network. This is a great opportunity to build technical, analytical, and communication skills while contributing to meaningful work in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment.Internship timeframe: May 2026 - August 2026Job ResponsibilitiesCollect, validate, and analyze financial data to support monthly forecasting, budgeting, and reporting cyclesAssist in preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and management reportsMaintain and organize data from ERP and financial systems to ensure accuracy and consistencyDevelop clear, easy‑to‑understand reports and dashboards that communicate key insights to leadershipPartner with Finance, Accounting, Program Management, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve data discrepancies and support financial decision‑makingPrepare written summaries, presentations, charts, and KPI updates for monthly business reviewsMonitor financial performance metrics and help identify drivers behind changes or variancesSupport process improvement efforts that enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, and financial controlCollaborate with Finance, Accounting, and cross‑functional teams to evaluate how AI and automation technologies can streamline forecasting, reporting, and data management processes, and assist in identifying practical use cases that improve efficiency and decision support.Required QualificationsCurrently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related fieldA minimum GPA of 3.1 is required; transcripts will be requestedProficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulasFamiliarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) or experience working with ERP/financial systemsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information to various audiences, including leadershipPreferred Qualifications1 year of relevant experience, which may include coursework, class projects, internships, or part‑time roles involving financial analysis, accounting, or business analyticsExposure to ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or other financial management toolsPrevious internship or project work related to financial planning, budgeting, accounting, or process improvementUnderstanding of financial metrics such as revenue, margin, operating expenses, cash flow, or budget varianceAbility to stay organized and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑moving environment"This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.", Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position: $17.00 - 32.00/hour,Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including: the role and related responsibilities; prior work experience; education, training, skills and certifications; internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles; geographic location; and alignment with market data.In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions); health, life and disability insurance; company-paid holidays and time off; 401(k) retirement plan; discounted employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; and access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)Why should you join Mercury Systems? Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the number below. (978) 256-1300