GMC Finance & Operations Intern

Location: San Jose, California, United States of America

GMC Finance & Operations Intern

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Role Summary

Support the GMC COO organization with financial planning, budget analysis, program reporting, and operational analytics. This is a finance-oriented role rather than a general marketing internship.

Responsibilities

• Support the assigned business unit through research, analysis, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to ongoing activities as part of projects assigned.
• Participate in team activities by attending team meetings, learning about project methodologies, and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Identify and suggest implementation of specific changes to processes and tools to improve performance, efficiency, and customer/client satisfaction.
• Develop an understanding of internal and external relationships with stakeholders for performance expectations and needs.
• Fulfill tasks and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in periodic reviews to share updates and incorporate feedback on assigned projects/initiatives.

Role-Specific Scope & Responsibilities

• Support budget planning, administration, forecasting, and variance analysis for GMC priorities and programs.
• Assist with financial and operational reporting, including recurring dashboards, management views, and executive-ready summaries.
• Analyze business data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring management attention.
• Support program-management activities, including planning, milestone tracking, dependencies, and status reporting.
• Contribute to strategy and operations initiatives, including process improvement and operating-model analysis.
• Provide analytical support for M&A integration or other transformation initiatives as priorities require.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related non-technical field.
• No prior experience required; previous internships or campus involvement is a plus.
• Preferred academic backgrounds for this role: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Time management skills and working within defined timelines.
• A collaborative, solution-focused mindset and overall sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Comfort with financial analysis, spreadsheets, and structured problem solving.
• Ability to translate data into concise management insights.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline.
• Interest in corporate finance, operations, strategy, or transformation.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools where appropriate to the assigned work.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job Level

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"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

– United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 26.00 - 30.00 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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