Intern, Financial Planning and Analysis (Summer 2027)
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What you'll do
- Support revenue modeling: Assist in building and maintaining financial models that isolate and quantify the primary drivers of revenue growth (e.g., volume, mix, new-account contribution, and productivity).
- Conduct account and physician analysis: Analyze data to identify the characteristics and behaviors that distinguish high-growth customers from stagnant ones and summarize the drivers behind the trends.
- Link KPIs to forward performance: Help evaluate how leading indicators and operational KPIs (pipeline, productivity, utilization, etc.) factor into future revenue and forecast accuracy.
- Prepare analysis and reporting: Compile data from multiple sources, perform variance and trend analysis, and build clear, accurate outputs (tables, charts, dashboards) for stakeholder review.
- Contribute to planning cycles: Provide analytical support for forecasting, budgeting, and business review deliverables.
- Ad hoc projects: Support special analyses and process-improvement initiatives as needed throughout the internship.
What they're looking for
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Expected graduation date following the completion of the internship (rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student preferred).
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, functions, and building or working within financial models.
- Foundational understanding of core financial and accounting concepts (revenue, margins, forecasting, variance analysis).
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to organize, interpret, and draw insight from large data sets.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present findings clearly.
- Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Nice to have
- Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or data analytics.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfort working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Familiarity with data visualization or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and/or data tools such as SQL or Python.
- Interest in the medical device, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
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Full description from employer
ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients’ lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.
WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM
At Inspire, we value people – your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Summer FP&A Intern will join the Financial Planning & Analysis team for an immersive, hands-on experience supporting the analytical engine behind the company's revenue and growth strategy. Working alongside experienced financial analysts, the intern will contribute to building and refining models that quantify revenue growth drivers, evaluate account/physician-level performance to identify the qualities that most strongly correlate with growth, and connect leading and lagging key performance indicators (KPIs) to future financial outcomes. This role is ideal for a motivated student who wants to translate classroom finance and analytics into real business impact—partnering cross-functionally, wrangling and interpreting data, and presenting findings that inform forecasting, planning, and executive decision-making. Over the course of the internship, the intern will develop practical proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and business storytelling while gaining exposure to how a high-growth organization plans, measures, and drives sustainable performance.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support revenue modeling: Assist in building and maintaining financial models that isolate and quantify the primary drivers of revenue growth (e.g., volume, mix, new-account contribution, and productivity).
- Conduct account and physician analysis: Analyze data to identify the characteristics and behaviors that distinguish high-growth customers from stagnant ones and summarize the drivers behind the trends.
- Link KPIs to forward performance: Help evaluate how leading indicators and operational KPIs (pipeline, productivity, utilization, etc.) factor into future revenue and forecast accuracy.
- Prepare analysis and reporting: Compile data from multiple sources, perform variance and trend analysis, and build clear, accurate outputs (tables, charts, dashboards) for stakeholder review.
- Contribute to planning cycles: Provide analytical support for forecasting, budgeting, and business review deliverables.
- Ad hoc projects: Support special analyses and process-improvement initiatives as needed throughout the internship. responsibilities, grouped and organized in order of importance.
QUALITY SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES
- Document product and therapy related field reports within the prescribed timelines and provide any necessary documents required to complete the investigation. Provide follow-up reporting as needed.
- Complete training requirements and competency confirmations as required for this position within the required timeline.
- Comply with applicable quality system procedures/policies and make suggestions for continuous process improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Expected graduation date following the completion of the internship (rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student preferred).
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) preferred.
Required Experience:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, functions, and building or working within financial models.
- Foundational understanding of core financial and accounting concepts (revenue, margins, forecasting, variance analysis).
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to organize, interpret, and draw insight from large data sets.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present findings clearly.
- Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or data analytics.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfort working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Familiarity with data visualization or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and/or data tools such as SQL or Python.
- Interest in the medical device, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
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The salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Inspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including (general description of the benefits and other compensation offered):
- Multiple health insurance plan options.
- Employer contributions to Health Savings Account.
- Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits.
- 401k plan + employer match.
- Identity Protection.
- Flexible time off.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance program.
- All employees have the opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire. Employees at all levels can participate through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.
Inspire Medical Systems is an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com
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