Financial Planning & Analysis Intern

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a FP&A Intern to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to VP of Finance and is based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
  
  
  

Automate key financial process. Ensure data accuracy and provide insightful information.

• Forecasting & Budgeting
  
  
  

Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and inputs for forecasting and budgeting processes.

• Process Automation & Data Management
  
  
  

Drive initiatives to automate and streamline financial planning and reporting processes using tools such as Excel, QuickSite, Tableau and other financial software to create meaningful dashboards with key performance indicators.

Maintain and enhance financial models to support ongoing planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

• Financial Modeling & Business Insights
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic business decisions.
  
  
  

Provide analytical support for financial decision-making, including ROI analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario planning.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
  
  
  

Work closely with other finance teams (e.g., accounting, treasury, and business finance) to ensure consistency in financial reporting and alignment of strategic objectives.

Partner with business leaders to understand operational performance and provide actionable financial insights.

• Continuous Improvement
  
  
  

Identify opportunities to improve and optimize financial processes, tools, and systems.

Support ad-hoc projects as needed to improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills and Experience:

• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
  
  
  

Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, with a proven ability to analyze large data sets and provide actionable insights.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling).

Experience with financial systems and tools (e.g., Oracle).

• Automation & Data Visualization:
  
  
  

Strong experience in automating financial processes, including using tools like Tableau, or similar platforms to create interactive dashboards.

Familiarity with coding or scripting for process automation (e.g., Python, VBA, SQL) is a plus.

• Communication & Business Partnering:
  
  
  

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Ability to build strong relationships across functional teams and collaborate effectively.

• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, issues, and opportunities in financial data.
  
  
  

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to Detail:
  
  
  

Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Accounting or related field
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
  
  
  

Key Competencies:

• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial data.
• Self-Starter: Takes initiative in identifying and solving problems, improving processes, and driving automation.
• Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively across various teams to achieve common goals.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapts quickly to changes in priorities and processes
  
  
  

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges:

$30.00 - $33.00