Hiring: Business Planning Specialist Company: DENSO Location: Battle Creek, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:17:33 Employment Type: Internship Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •0-3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, business planning, cost analysis, or manufacturing operations. •3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, business planning, cost analysis, or manufacturing operations. Required Skills: •Actively facilitate and support preparation and maintenance of short-, medium-, and long-term business plans. •Assist with monthly performance reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and tracking of manufacturing costs. •Help monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing operations. •Actively facilitate and support annual planning and budgeting process by gathering, validating, and organizing data. •Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for management review. •Assist in tracking business resources including direct material, labor, expenses, headcount, and investments. •Support continuous improvement activities through analysis and reporting of business performance. •Cost Accounting & Inventory Support Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field required. •Internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing, finance, or business analytics is preferred. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. •Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. •Demonstrated capacity to gather, organize, and validate data with attention to detail and accuracy. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze information and communicate findings clearly. •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. •Eagerness to learn manufacturing finance, business planning, and cost accounting principles. •Effective written and verbal communication skills. •Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Compensation: •$70,000 - $88,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!