The posting
Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
About the Opportunity:
The Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Summer 2027 Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience that supports both professional development and business impact. Successful interns will work on challenging projects aligned with their academic background, receive ongoing mentorship from experienced professionals, and gain exposure to key corporate finance functions. Throughout the internship, you will help support financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business analytics that enable informed decision-making across the organization.
About the Role
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we are dedicated to empowering healthier lives through innovative fitness solutions and exceptional customer experiences. As a global leader in fitness equipment and solutions, we partner with customers around the world to deliver innovative, high-performance, and reliable workout experiences. As a Financial Planning and Analysis Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and business decision-making while contributing to projects that help drive company performance and growth.
Work Format: This is a hybrid internship opportunity based in the Chicagoland area. Interns are expected to work both on-site and remotely throughout the program. Candidates must be able to work on-site as required for the duration of the internship. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided, and fully remote work is not available. #LI-Hybrid
Duration: Approximately 12 weeks, Summer 2027
As our Financial Planning and Analysis Intern, you will:
- Contribute to business-critical projects that support financial planning, analysis, and operational decision-making.
- Assist with month-end reporting activities, including global consolidation of financial results and variance analysis against budget and prior-year performance.
- Support the preparation of executive reporting materials and financial presentations for leadership.
- Participate in the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles.
- Perform data analysis and reporting to support business partners across Sales, Marketing, Legal, Information Technology, Research & Development, and Human Resources.
- Analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Support day-to-day responsibilities within the Corporate Finance organization.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings and project discussions.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a 12-week cross-functional case study project and present recommendations to senior leaders, stakeholders, and managers.
- Gain exposure to multiple finance disciplines through networking and professional development opportunities.
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Financial Planning and Analysis Intern:
- Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program with an expected graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong academic standing preferred, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
- Demonstrated initiative, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; Excel certification is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively with large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in Corporate Finance within a global organization.
- Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business analytics.
- Opportunities to work on projects that directly support strategic and operational decisions.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced finance professionals.
- Networking opportunities with leaders and cross-functional business partners.
- Professional development through project work, presentations, and team collaboration.
- Exposure to multiple finance functions through our "Flavors of Finance" informational interview program.
- Potential consideration for future internship or full-time employment opportunities based on performance and business needs.
Apply Today
If you're a motivated student with a passion for finance, analytics, business strategy, and problem-solving, we encourage you to apply for the Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Summer 2027 Internship Program. Join us in supporting the financial decisions that help power innovation and continue Inspiring the world to work out.
Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2026.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The base wage range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $19.00 - $23.00 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual base pay will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength provides a valuable and enriching experience for interns. Depending on the length and timing of their internship, interns may qualify for paid holidays during their assignment. They are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined by state and local laws. Eligibility for all benefits is determined by the applicable plan documents and company policies.
Want to take the next step in your career?
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “[email protected]” for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
