Intern, Finance

## Intern, Finance Apply:
Lansing, MI:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR100496

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00
** Job Description
** The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a Finance Internwith our executive and support from the finance department, located in Lansing, MI.

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* Position Summary:

** Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship Dates:
May 17, 2027 - August 13, 2027

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.

The Finance Intern will gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, benchmarking, reporting, business planning, and finance-related process improvement within a municipal public utility environment. Working with the executive and finance team, the intern will support projects and initiatives that provide BWL business units with financial information, analytical tools, and insights to support consistent and effective decision-making.  Key assignments may include conducting financial analyses, benchmarking BWL against other municipal public power and water agencies, supporting rate-class competitiveness and cost-of-service analysis, preparing standard financial reports, and assisting with finance enhancement projects.

The intern will also support internal meetings, special projects, and ad hoc analytical requests based on departmental priorities.  The Finance Intern will work under the guidance and mentorship of a designated mentor within the executive team and finance and will gain exposure to the financial planning, analysis, reporting, and decision-support functions of a municipal utility.  The Finance Intern will work under the direction and mentorship of the Assistant General Manager / Corporate Services and members of the Finance & Department.

The intern will receive practical experience in financial analysis, utility benchmarking, financial reporting, cost-of-service analysis, business planning, and data-driven decision-making.  Through the internship, the intern will develop an understanding of how financial information and analytical tools support planning and decision-making within a municipal public utility while gaining experience with industry benchmarking, financial systems, reporting, and cross-functional business support.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Assist with ongoing Finance & Planning projects and initiatives, including financial analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and process-improvement efforts.
* Conduct benchmarking analyses comparing BWL's financial and operational performance with other municipal public power and water agencies using relevant industry resources, including the American Public Power Association (APPA) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
* Assist with analysis related to rate-class competitiveness and cost-of-service models.
* Perform financial analysis and prepare supporting calculations, summaries, and presentations for internal use.
* Prepare and run standard financial reports and assist with reviewing and organizing financial data.
* Research and compile industry, financial, and operational data to support benchmarking and strategic planning activities.
* Assist with finance enhancement projects designed to improve processes, reporting, analytical tools, and decision support.
* Coordinate internal meetings, including scheduling, preparation of materials, documentation, and follow-up as assigned.
* Support business units and Finance & Planning staff by gathering information, analyzing data, and providing project assistance.
* Respond to ad hoc financial and analytical requests and assist with special projects as departmental needs arise.
* Utilize standard office software, including spreadsheet, word-processing, presentation, database, and collaboration applications, as well as SAP and other BWL systems as required.
* Maintain accurate, organized, and appropriately documented financial and analytical information.
* Follow established procedures for handling financial and other sensitive organizational information.
* Follow the BWL Safety Manual and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting field locations or performing duties requiring protective equipment.
* Attend required training, safety-awareness programs, and skills-development sessions, including those required by BWL or applicable governmental agencies such as MIOSHA.
* Comply with all BWL policies, procedures, work rules, and professional standards.
* Maintain predictable and…