Intern, Financial Operations & Business Analytics - Fall 2026/Winter 2027

About the role

The internship provides exposure to various aspects of financial reporting, controlling, and accounting within a global automotive finance organization. Key focus areas include financial analysis, data management, process optimization, risk management, internal controls, and business intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the coordination, preparation, and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for various BMW Group companies.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and provide support for tax planning.
• Administer ABS servicing for active transactions, including preparing and distributing monthly reports.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide necessary analyses and supporting materials.
• Monitor and analyze transaction performance and support SEC compliance and external audit requirements.
• Validate risk costs and parameters, assess appropriateness, and reconcile variances.
• Support the preparation of regular and ad-hoc risk reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze and critically review risk models and parameters developed by the Risk Management team.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the control environment in compliance with BMW Group guidelines.
• Collaborate cross-geographically to design and implement internal control systems for new processes and systems.
• Perform advanced analytics using tools like Tableau and SAS to support new business, portfolio, and terminations analysis.
• Contribute to the implementation of a streamlined reporting process that leverages high-quality data and powerful BI tools.
• Participate in data quality assessments, identify, and receive data quality issues, and assist in prioritizing improvements.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to solve business problems and support decision-making.
• Support the implementation of two key IT transformation projects.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university throughout the internship duration.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.
• Prior BMW Group experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Field of study: Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Business fluent English.
• Relevant coursework or prior internship experience in finance, accounting, or data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and creating impactful dashboards and reports.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle Financials).
• Basic understanding of programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting techniques.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Pay

• Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $25.30.
• Graduate students: Hourly rate is $32.20.

Schedule

• This is a hybrid role that requires in-office days.