Finance Summer Intern

About GS Power Partners

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 

 Financial Planning & Analysis 

• 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)