Intern, Finance

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewSilvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.
Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Job Description

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Finance Intern reports to the FP&A Director on the FP&A team. As a Finance Intern, you will work closely with the Finance team to gain practical, real-world experience in corporate finance. Through mentorship and hands-on projects, you will develop your analytical and organizational skills while learning how financial data, reporting, and leadership presentations support business decision-making.

This internship is full-time, fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West LA.

ROLE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Strategic Analysis & Presentation Support

• Presentation Refreshing: Learn how senior leadership presentations come together by regularly updating and refreshing recurring financial slide decks, charts, and tables.
• Data Inputting: Build fluency with financial reporting tools by accurately inputting financial metrics and analytical insights into PowerPoint slides and presentation templates.
• Data Gathering: Develop your research and organizational skills by helping the FP&A team gather, organize, and prepare financial data from various sources for cross-functional initiatives.
• Reporting Assistance: Practice turning raw data into clear takeaways by helping prepare summaries of financial information and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for review by senior team members.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Broaden your exposure to different areas of finance by providing administrative and analytical support on special projects as requested by finance leadership.
• Taking on other related duties as they arise as additional opportunities to round out your learning experience.

Data Preparation & Quality Control

• Data Integrity: Learn the fundamentals of data validation by helping ensure financial data is accurate before it's included in final reports and presentations.
• Formatting & Quality Assurance: Sharpen your eye for detail by helping ensure all presentation materials maintain a high standard of visual clarity, formatting consistency, and accuracy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-progress Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or other related fields.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, with a sharp eye for formatting and data presentation.
• A strong analytical mindset with a high degree of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug testing.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Prior experience creating or editing business/financial presentations for group or academic projects.
• Prior coursework or exposure to basic corporate finance concepts and financial statements.
• Previous internship or leadership experience in a professional or academic setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Indoor air-conditioned facility.
• Lift equipment, up to 20lbs., for set-up of demonstrations.

COMPENSATION: $24.60 - $31.70 / hourly [in-progress Bachelor’s degree]

COMPENSATION: $42.10 / hourly [in-progress Master’s degree]

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Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen).  Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Basic Requirements

• In-progress Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or other related fields.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug testing.

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.