Finance & Corporate Development Intern
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Finance & Corporate Development Intern will provide analytical and operational support to both the Finance and Corporate Development teams. This role offers hands-on exposure to financial planning and analysis executive reporting budgeting acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical detail-oriented intellectually curious and interested in developing a strong foundation in corporate finance mergers and acquisitions and business strategy.
This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to executive-level decision-making and the financial drivers of a rapidly growing organization.
Essential Responsibilities
- Finance Team Support
- Assist with executive-level financial reporting and business performance analysis.
- Support the development and maintenance of financial models.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and business insights.
- Assist in the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Prepare reports presentations and analyses for leadership review.
- Assist with special projects and operational initiatives as assigned.
- Help identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data quality.
- Corporate Development Team Support
- Assist in evaluating potential acquisition opportunities.
- Support financial modeling and valuation analysis for acquisition targets.
- Conduct industry market and competitive research.
- Analyze historical financial statements and operating performance.
- Assist with due diligence activities and transaction support.
- Help prepare investment committee and executive-level presentations.
- Support active merger and acquisition transactions from evaluation through closing.
- Participate in strategic growth initiatives and corporate development projects.
Qualifications Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related field.
- Strong academic performance and demonstrated analytical capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Preferred
- Prior internship experience in finance accounting investment banking consulting corporate development or related fields.
- Experience building financial models in Excel.
- Familiarity with financial statement analysis.
- Exposure to mergers and acquisitions concepts.
- Experience working with large datasets and business analytics tools.
- Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Financial analysis and modeling skills.
- Ability to interpret financial statements and business performance metrics.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
- Comfortable working with data and identifying actionable insights.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Professional presence and ability to interact with leaders across the organization.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Perry Auto is now part of the GreatWater Garages family. And while we are now part of a larger family, our core team, values, quality service, and dedication to doing right by our customers remains well intact.