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Finance Summer Intern

GS Power Partners, New York, NY, United States


GS Power Partners is a leading distributed generation Independent Power Producer (IPP) backed by CVC DIF, a global investment firm with ca. €27 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2015, today GS Power owns and operates a 400+ megawatt solar portfolio concentrated primarily in the Northeast and Midwest, serving commercial, industrial, and community customers. GS Power is dedicated to advancing the clean power future in America through responsible investments and long-term partnerships. For more information, visit www.gspowerpartners.com

Position Overview
GS Power Partners (GSPP) is seeking a collaborative, highly driven, and results-oriented professional for a summer internship within its Finance function, spanning Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Operations. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to develop financial acumen, enhance analytical skills, and gain broad exposure to the renewable energy sector. The intern will work across functional finance teams, supporting real transactions, live financial models, and active reporting cycles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for renewable energy development, strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and will be an important contributor to our dynamic team.

Key Position Responsibilities Include
Accounting & Reporting

Support accounting operations by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and managing invoices

Track project expenditures and analyze cost efficiencies to support strategic decision‑making

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and analyze financial data

Assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders

Support month‑end and quarter‑end close processes, including accruals and variance explanations

Treasury & Financial Operations

Support daily treasury operations, including cash positioning, liquidity monitoring, and bank account reconciliation

Contribute to financial modeling and scenario analysis for project‑level cash flows

Assist with debt service tracking and covenant compliance monitoring for project finance facilities

Support documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps as workflows evolve

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including accounting, project finance, and IT

Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

Build and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and trends

Conduct ad‑hoc analyses to help business partners make data‑driven decisions

Help automate and streamline recurring reporting processes in Excel or financial systems

Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and management presentations

AI & Process Improvement

Assist in identifying manual or repetitive financial workflows that are candidates for AI‑assisted automation

Help build and test prompt frameworks or lightweight AI tools (using tools such as Claude or Copilot) to streamline reporting, variance analysis, and document review

Research AI applications in treasury and finance management — benchmarking peer adoption and surfacing best practices

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrated interest in sustainability and clean energy / renewable energy

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel;

Genuine curiosity about how AI tools can be applied in a finance context — no engineering background required

Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to internal stakeholders

Strong attention to detail and ability to work responsibly with sensitive financial data

Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment

Sage Intacct knowledge and/or experience a plus, not required

Education

Applicants should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Juniors and seniors preferred

Preferred Majors: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Position Location

The Finance Intern will report to our NYC office Monday to Thursday

Compensation

Paid internship working 4 days a week (Monday–Thursday)

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