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Summer 2025 - Accounting or Finance Intern - Rhode Island Energy

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Providence

AI generated summary

  • You must be a rising junior/senior/grad student with a 3.0+ GPA in finance, accounting, or business, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a valid driver's license.
  • You will support financial close deliverables, consolidate data in Excel, conduct analyses, understand business drivers, present findings in PowerPoint, and assist with related activities.

Requirements

  • Rising junior senior or grad student enrolled in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master’s degree in finance, accounting or business from an accredited college or university program.
  • GPA requirement: 3.00 or higher
  • Eligible to work in the United States in accordance with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.
  • Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information.
  • Able to work in a team environment.
  • Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Travel within the service territory may be required.
  • Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

Responsibilities

  • Our RI Energy Finance Planning and budgeting team is responsible for the financial planning and reporting of our RI Energy business.
  • Our Finance Business Partners act as strategic advisors to the Gas and Electric business units and Support Functions to meet our financial and strategic objectives, report on financial results, build quarterly forecasts and perform ad hoc analyses.
  • For the summer you will support the team in contributing to monthly financial close deliverables including consolidating financial data in Excel, building out comparative and trending analyses, work cross functionally to understand business drivers, articulate findings to finance leadership using PowerPoint and completion of other related activities.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for the summer of 2025.

What qualifications are required for the internship?

Candidates must be rising juniors, seniors, or grad students enrolled in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business from an accredited college or university program, with a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Is prior experience in the energy industry necessary?

No prior experience in the energy industry is required, but familiarity with finance or accounting principles is beneficial.

Will the intern have the opportunity to work on real financial reports?

Yes, interns will support the Finance Planning and budgeting team by contributing to monthly financial close deliverables and conducting analyses.

Are there any travel requirements for this internship?

Yes, travel within the service territory may be required.

Is there a GPA requirement for applicants?

Yes, applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Can international students apply for this internship?

Yes, as long as they are eligible to work in the United States in accordance with USCIS regulations.

What skills will the intern gain from this experience?

Interns will gain practical skills in financial planning and reporting, data analysis, teamwork, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.

What kind of tasks will the intern be expected to perform?

Interns will assist in consolidating financial data, building comparative analyses in Excel, and presenting findings to finance leadership using PowerPoint.

How can interns articulate their findings to finance leadership?

Interns will present their analyses and findings using PowerPoint and will work cross-functionally to communicate business drivers effectively.

Energy forward.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1920
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We understand the decisions we make today can help shape our energy future for generations to come. That’s why we are committed to growing and innovating in responsible, reliable ways that benefit customers, shareowners, employees and the communities we serve. This commitment comes to life through efforts across our business to build a smarter energy grid while advancing a cleaner energy future. PPL Corporation and the PPL family of companies power the lives and businesses of more than 3.5 million customers in the United States. Our high-performing utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities, PPL Electric Utilities and Rhode Island Energy, are addressing challenges head on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, PPL is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 6,500 people in the U.S. Our employees fuel our innovation and growth, and we are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where all can reach their greatest potential.