Analyst Intern, Finance & Operations at Fortis Fire & Safety

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial modeling, Data analysis, Excel, Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, KPI tracking, Business communication, Process documentation, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Financial reporting, Operational analysis

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Company Overview At Fortis Fire & Safety, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time. We are proud to work together as one team under the Fortis Fire & Safety family, which includes CJ Suppression, Diversified Systems, Inc., Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, LaMarco Systems, LifeSafety Management, Piper Fire Protection, and VFS Fire & Security Services. United by a shared mission, we deliver comprehensive fire protection and security solutions nationwide. Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next-generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People-First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day. If you are ready to be exceptional in your chosen career, apply to work with us today! Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Paid vacation and sick time Company Paid Holidays Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement) Competitive compensation 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Short-term/Long-term disability insurance Life Insurance Career Advancement Opportunities and more! **This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process** Job Summary: Fortis Fire & Safety's Schaumburg, IL team is seeking a motivated and analytically driven Analyst Intern to support initiatives across Finance and Operations. This is a highly visible, hands-on, paid full-time summer internship open to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and is based on-site five days per week at our Schaumburg, IL headquarters. The role sits at the intersection of FP&A, Accounting, Field Operations, Service, and Integration designed for a student who wants to learn how a private-equity-backed platform company actually runs, from the income statement down to the truck. You will gain direct exposure to senior leaders across Finance, Operations, and the executive team, a front-row seat to a live buy-and-build thesis (how acquisitions get integrated, how synergies get measured, and how a national platform gets built from regional operators) as well as hands-on development of advanced Excel, analytical, and business communication skills. You will leave with a portfolio of real deliverables (models, dashboards, and memos) that you can reference in future interviews. You will rotate your time across a portfolio of real business problems, partnering with leaders to identify efficiencies, build decision-support tools, analyze performance data, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations. You will work closely with Finance and Operations leadership to strengthen analytical capabilities and drive platform-wide improvement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Build and maintain Excel-based analytical tools, models, and dashboards that support budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, job costing, service profitability, and operational reporting across Fortis business units. Partner with Finance on month-end and ad hoc analysis including revenue and margin variance, labor productivity, overtime trends, gross margin by service line (inspection, service, installation, monitoring, alarm, sprinkler, suppression), and working capital metrics. Support Operations leadership in identifying efficiencies by analyzing technician utilization, route density, first-time-fix rates, inspection completion, backlog, and truck/inventory turnover — then translating findings into recommendations that field leaders can act on. Gather, clean, and reconcile data from multiple source systems (ERP, field service management, CRM, timekeeping, and legacy platforms inherited from acquired companies) to create a single, trusted view of performance. Assist with integration workstreams for newly acquired branches, including mapping charts of accounts, standardizing KPIs, and helping migrate reporting into the Fortis framework. Develop clear deliverables for leadership — one-page memos, executive dashboards, and concise PowerPoint summaries that tell the story behind the numbers. Document processes and build repeatable templates to be utilized across branches. Participate in cross-functional meetings with Finance, Operations, IT, and branch leadership, and present findings and recommendations directly to managers and, where appropriate, executive leadership. Required Skills & Qualifications Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline. Minimum GPA of 3.5 or equivalent academic standing. Strong Excel skills - comfortable with pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, conditional formatting, and basic modeling best practices (clean inputs, readable outputs, no hard-coded formulas in calculation cells). Solid grounding in financial statements and core accounting concepts; able to read a P&L and understand how operational decisions flow through to margin. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear written and verbal communication. High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the drive to understand not just what the data shows, but why. Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams with limited supervision in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL. Familiarity with financial modeling (three-statement, operating, or driver-based models). Prior internship experience in FP&A, consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, operations, or a field-services/industrial/construction business. Interest in private equity value creation, operational improvement, M&A integration, or the built-environment services sector (fire protection, life safety, security, HVAC, mechanical, or electrical). Experience working with ERP or field service management platforms such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, ServiceTrade, BuildOps, or similar. This pay range reflects the compensation rate Fortis Fire & Safety reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as experience and skillset. This role is also eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, pet insurance, short term/long term disability, etc... Compensation Rate $20—$20 USD This role may require extended periods of sitting or standing, movement around the office or job site, and operation of standard equipment. Physical activities can include reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting up to 75 lbs. Field positions may involve heavy lifting, working in varying climates (including outdoor conditions), construction or low-voltage environments, and exposure to dust, noise, or confined spaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required. Some roles may require travel. Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of job-related pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and/or drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws. Applicant Notices Fortis Fire & Safety provides required federal, state, and local labor law notices to all applicants. Applicants may review the following notices at any time: Federal Notices FMLA General Notice (English) FMLA General Notice (Spanish) USERRA Rights Notice (English) USERRA Rights Notice (Spanish) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Notice (English) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Notice (Spanish) E‑Verify Participation Posters Right to Work Posters E-Verify Notice Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. participates in E‑Verify. We use E‑Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov Illinois Notices Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act Illinois Equal Pay Act – Pay Transparency Notice VESSA (Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act) Illinois Right to Privacy Poster (English) Illinois Right to Privacy Poster (Spanish) Illinois Right to Privacy Poster (Polish) California Notices CA Minimum Wage CA Paid Sick Leave CA Pregnancy Disability/CFRA Leave CA Whistleblower Protections CA Transgender Rights North Carolina Notices NC Wage & Hour Notice NC OSHA Notice

Responsibilities

The intern will build and maintain analytical tools, models, and dashboards to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting. They will also partner with leadership to identify efficiencies, analyze performance data, and assist with integration workstreams for newly acquired branches.