Finance Intern

Position:
Finance Intern

Location:

Auburn Hills, Michigan - WHQAbout Us Borg Warner  is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At Borg Warner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

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Job Purpose The IT Finance Intern will support the IT Finance organization by assisting with monthly forecasting, budgeting, cost center management, and financial analysis activities. This role will work closely with the IT Finance Manager and partner with IT cost center owners as a finance business partner. The intern will gain hands-on experience using enterprise financial systems such as SAP, One Stream, and NICUS, as well as developing financial analyses and presentation materials using Excel and Microsoft applications.

The role will also contribute to process improvement initiatives using AI and the development of standard work and documentation.

Key Responsibilities Financial Planning and Analysis Support monthly forecast cycles, including data preparation, variance analysis, and consolidation of inputs from IT cost center owners

Evaluate actual results vs. forecast and budget, identify key drivers, and summarize variances

Assist with budget and forecast development in NICUS, including data validation and system updates

Support IT Finance Manager in preparing management and executive-level presentation materials

Business Partnering Support Work with IT cost center owners to gather forecast inputs, improve data quality, and clarify financial questions

Assist in ensuring compliance with financial and accounting guidelines related to IT spend and allocations

Help document assumptions, risks, and opportunities related to IT forecasts and budgets

Systems and Tools Perform system administration support in NICUS, including maintaining data tables, user access support, and basic configuration tasks (as appropriate)
Support financial activities across SAP and One Stream, including extracting data, reconciling figures, and validating reporting outputs

Develop and maintain Excel-based models, templates, and trackers to support forecasting and reporting processes

Utilize Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) for analysis, communication, and documentation

Process Improvement and Standard Work Support process improvement initiatives related to forecasting, budgeting, cost center management, and reporting

Assist in developing and maintaining standard work procedures, job aids, and training documentation

Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and transparency within IT Finance processes

Additional Responsibilities Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Support internal audits, data requests, and cross-functional inquiries related to IT financial performance

Participate in training sessions to build understanding of IT financial systems and processes

What We’re Looking For Required

Education and Experience Current full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university, vocational/trade school.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Management Information Systems, or a related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, basic data…