Finance Intern - Operations

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Our internship program at Generac is designed to give students a chance to develop their business and technical skills by assisting with ongoing and project related activities within our accounting department. This internship will introduce the candidate to the operation finance function. The candidate’s time may include activities such as analyzing COGS variances, plant spend to forecast/budget and will support various “continuous improvement” projects. At the conclusion of this internship, the candidate will have a working knowledge of operation finances within a multi-billion dollar public company. The position is available as a full-time summer 2025 internship. Additional on-going hours during the school year will also be considered, depending on candidate preference.

• This position requires onsite work at our Oshkosh, WI or Berlin, WI facility. The ideal candidate should be within a reasonable commute to one of these locations.
  
  
  

Major Responsibilities

Assist the Operations Finance team with daily/monthly close activity including but not limited to the following:

• Analyze E&O, blocked stock, cycle count and scrapping adjustments for accuracy. Also, work with the plants on cause of disposal and then ensure the proper process is being followed.
• Analyze Production Order Variances for the plants and work with the plant team on variances found and corrections needed.
• Prepare and analyze plant spend to forecast/budgets. Research any large variances and work with the plant teams on explanations.
• Work with the plant teams on WIP and COGI variances related to production orders and production.
• Validate the plants continuous improvement project ideas and then enter them into the tracking system.
  
  
  

Project related work that might include:

• Inventory reduction team, fixed asset physicals, work with planning to decrease WIP orders, material flow, lean events
• Contribute to the month-end close process and forecasts for the team
• Other projects as assigned
  
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
  
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Microsoft Excel experience
• Conscientious, self-motivated worker with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Dependable and organized
  
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Sophomore year status or higher
  
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands requiring initiative and independence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”