Operations Finance Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
Generac is a leading energy technology company with over 60 years of history, committed to powering a smarter world. The company has a strong legacy of energy innovation, having created the home standby generator market category. Generac is currently evolving into a comprehensive energy technology solutions provider, continuously pushing new boundaries in the industry.
Job Description:
This is an Internship Program at Generac, designed for students and recent graduates. The program offers real-world experience in a supportive and innovative environment, allowing interns to contribute to impactful projects, gain exposure to industry best practices, and build lasting professional connections. It’s a valuable opportunity for skill development and growth alongside experienced mentors.
Major Responsibilities:
• 70% Assist the Operations Finance team with daily/monthly close activity:
• Analyze E&O (Excess & Obsolete), blocked stock, cycle count, and scrapping adjustments for accuracy. This includes working with plants to understand the cause of disposal and ensuring proper processes are followed.
• Analyze Production Order Variances for various plants, collaborating with plant teams to identify variances and facilitate necessary corrections.
• Prepare and analyze plant spend against forecasts/budgets. This involves researching significant variances and working with plant teams to obtain explanations.
• Collaborate with plant teams on WIP (Work-In-Process) and COGI (Component Original Goods Issue) variances specifically related to production orders and overall production.
• Validate continuous improvement project ideas from the plants and accurately enter them into the tracking system.
• 20% Project related work:
• Participate in various projects which may include:
• Inventory reduction initiatives.
• Fixed asset physical inventories.
• Working with planning teams to decrease WIP orders.
• Material flow analysis.
• Participation in lean events.
• 10% Contribute to the month-end close process and forecasts for the team:
• Support the overall finance team in their month-end closing activities.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial forecasts.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Experience with Excel, including proficiency in v-lookups, creating templates, and using pivot tables.
• Experience with SAP is preferred but not a mandatory requirement.
• A demonstrated interest in manufacturing, plant logistics, or supply chain operations, and an understanding of how finance supports these business areas.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and digital.
• Experience working effectively in a team setting.
• A strong sense of curiosity and a love for learning.
• Previous internship experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field.
• An expected graduation date of on or before June, 2027.
• Ability to work 20 hours per week during the academic year.
