Finance Internship Summer 2027

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, whilemaintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. 

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across ourcommunities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on topower a clean future. 

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularlybenchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.Salary will bedetermined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  

Woodward offers a Total Reward package for this Internship position, including: 

• Estimated pay: Sophomore: $21.00, Junior: $23.00, and Senior: $25.00 

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance (20+ hours per week) 

• Sick Time 

Are you ready to make your mark?  Ifyou’re a Finance or Accounting major, we have an exciting internship opportunity for you.  

The purpose of an internship at Woodward is to provide students with the opportunity to gain exposure and “real life” business acumen within the Aerospace and Energy Industry. Our internships also provide students with the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests. Gain hands-on experience while working on challenging projects, network withprofessionals and learn from some of the brightest minds in business. 

The experience also gives the intern opportunity for potential full-time employment with the company.  

What you will be doing 

• Support financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams during annual operating plan (AOP) cycles and month-end close processes. 

• Assist in updating and enhancing financial reports, dashboards, and resource planning strategies. 

• Participate in cost center, profit center, and expense reporting improvements, including data validation and cleanup.  

• Contribute to project-based work such as capital structure optimization, compliance initiatives, and ERP implementation support.  

• Engage in financial accounting activities: journal entries, account reconciliations, and SEC reporting preparation. 

• Analyze pricing, sourcing savings, and operational data toidentify trends, support decision-making, and drive process improvements.  

• Participate in audit assignments, compliance projects, and documentation efforts to support mandatory requirements and process clarity. 

What We Are Looking For 

• Analytical thinking 

• Excelproficiency 

• Basic finance/accounting knowledge  

• Clear communication 

• Attention to detail 

• Initiative and ownership 

• Adaptability and eagerness to learn 

• Project and time management 

Education or Formal Training 

Must be at least a sophomore in an accredited College or University program and have an acceptable grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 

Experience Required 

No experiencerequired.Previous internship or other working experience,a plus. 

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicantsmust be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR andEAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.   ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. 

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employmenton the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.