Intern, Finance

About the role

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a Finance Intern with our executive and support from the finance department, located in Lansing, MI. The position is a full-time summer internship from May 17, 2027 - August 13, 2027, with a starting salary range of $23.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Support 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).
• Aid in analysis related to rate-class competitiveness and cost-of-service models.
• 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.
• Cook up 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field with junior or senior status during the summer of 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Skills

• Proficiency in standard office software, including spreadsheet, word-processing, presentation, database, and collaboration applications.
• Knowledge of SAP and other BWL systems.
• Ability to conduct financial analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and process-improvement efforts.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$23.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, summer internship from May 17, 2027 - August 13, 2027.