Job Abstract

ABOUT DANAHER

Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. Our businesses partner closely with customers to solve many of the most important health challenges impacting patients around the world. Danaher's advanced science and technology - and proven ability to innovate - help enable faster, more accurate diagnoses and help reduce the time and cost needed to sustainably discover, develop, and deliver life-changing therapies. Focused on scientific excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, our approximately 63,000 associates worldwide help ensure that Danaher is improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. Explore more at www.danaher.com.

Internship Specifics

Danaher’s Corporate Finance Planning & Analysis Team, based in Washington D.C, is looking for outstanding college students majoring in Accounting or Finance for our internship program. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience working on various projects. This internship will report to the Corporate Finance, Planning & Analysis function at Danaher Corporation.  This individual will act as a finance business partner across the G&A organization including Finance, Legal, IT, DBS, Investor Relations and Tax. This candidate will support the forecasting processes for corporate functional leadership. There will be additional involvement with special projects as needed.

What will you learn?

• Financial Analysis using Power BI, Onestream (including Excel add-in), Excel, etc.
• Corporate forecasting processes and reporting
• Report writing and preparation
• Presentation preparation fore reviewing results with senior leaders
• Variance analysis of key financial metrics/results
• Special projects as needed (i.e. budget projects, headcount projects, G&A deep dives)

What are we looking for?

Qualified applicants will have:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program in Finance or Accounting and are either sophomores, juniors or seniors.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through extracurricular activities.

Which skills do you need?

• Strong financial analysis skills and basic accounting background
• Good analytical and decision-making skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.