Sales Operations and FP&A Intern

Hitachi

Posted 2 days ago

Internship

Santa Clara, California

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Smart Summary

The intern will support financial planning and sales operations by analyzing pipeline data, order trends, and maintaining financial models. They will also assist in preparing dashboards, reports, and presentations to drive data-informed decision-making.

Hitachi America is looking for a Sales Operations and FP&A Intern to support financial planning and sales operations. The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Candidates should be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Financial planning

Sales operations

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Pipeline tracking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Reporting

Business intelligence

Sales analytics

Data accuracy

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Job Description

Location:

Santa Clara, California, United States

Job ID:

R0126919

Date Posted:

2026-04-14

Company Name:

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Sales Operations and FP&A Intern
Company: Hitachi America, Ltd.
Division: CGO Office
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Status: Intern (Summer)


About Hitachi America, Ltd.
Hitachi America, Ltd. is the regional headquarters for Hitachi Group companies in the Americas, overseeing the U.S., Canada, and Latin America markets. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hitachi Americas has been deeply committed to its Social Innovation Business since its establishment in 1959, addressing society's most pressing challenges through innovative solutions. Leveraging its expertise and resources, Hitachi Americas and its subsidiary companies operate across diverse sectors, including transportation, energy, mobility, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, digital engineering, data analytics and others. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, Hitachi Americas remains at the forefront of pioneering solutions that shape the future. For further details, please visit https://www.hitachi.us/.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

Summary
This role shall support financial planning and sales operations to drive data-informed decision-making in Americas. The role offers hands-on exposure to sales order analysis, pipeline tracking and reporting. The intern will assist in building insights and presentations that contribute to business performance optimization and strategic planning.

Job Responsibilities
•    Assist in financial planning activities including budgeting and forecasting.
•    Support sales operations by analyzing pipeline data and order trends.
•    Help build and maintain financial models to support decision-making.
•    Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
•    Collaborate with sales and operations to gather and validate data.
•    Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations using tools like PowerPoint.
•    Support monthly and quarterly business reviews with data insights and reporting.
•    Assist in improving reporting processes, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.


Requirements
•    Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
•    Interest in financial planning, sales analytics, and operations
•    Strong communication and presentation skills
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
 

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
•    Familiarity with financial modeling or forecasting concepts
•    Exposure to CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce) or business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau)
•    Basic knowledge of data analysis techniques


Our Values 
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:
Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect
Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity
Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge

For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate of the expected hourly rate for this position in our California office that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire is $26 - $30/hr. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Hitachi

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

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