Finance Development Program

Job Description

The Company: 

Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision.  With approximately $555 million of cash and investments and no debt, we are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast paced, creative environment of a startup.  Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” take their work seriously, but don't take themselves seriously.   Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance and hard work in a fun, rewarding, and quirky environment.  
  

The Team: 

Our Finance organization is responsible for financial planning and reporting, accounting, sales planning and operations, demand planning, as well as ensuring processes meet the strategic needs of our business.  Cognex is a global, publicly traded manufacturer and marketer of advanced integrated technology products whose 2022 annual revenue exceeded $1 billion.  We have an excellent team with members who have gained diversified experience during their tenure in the company. 
  

The Role: 

Cognex is looking for motivated undergraduates to join our Finance Development Program (FDP) and begin their career as a Cognoid.  The program consists of four six-month rotations in various areas in Finance.  The rotations will incorporate planning, analysis, reporting, accounting and other ad hoc projects.  Management will provide career development planning, mentoring, networking opportunities, and detailed performance feedback.  

Open to Undergraduate Seniors graduating in May 2025 (Program start date: June 2025) 

Example Responsibilities: 

Analyze booking, revenue, and margin trends 

Plan and analyze department expenses 

Provide data analytics utilizing SAP and Business Intelligence tools 

Prepare monthly/quarterly reports for senior management package 

Propose and implement process improvements 

Provide financial support for ad hoc business unit projects 

International assignment opportunities 

Accounting and SOX exposure 

Investor Relations exposure 

Cross functional exposure 
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Eager to Work hard, Play hard, Move fast! 

Enthusiasm for learning new financial skills, business, and product knowledge 

A team player with the ability to work independently 

Self-starter who demonstrates confidence working cross functionally 

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must 
  

Minimum education and work experience required: 

A Bachelor’s Degree in either Finance, Accounting, or other quantitative field is required 

3.3 minimum cumulative GPA 

Internship experience is a plus 

Extra-curricular involvement 

Additional Job Description

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.