Intern, Financial Operations & Business Analytics - Fall 2026/Winter 2027

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BMW Group’s Fall 2026/Winter 2027 Intern, Financial Operations & Business Analytics is a full‑time onsite opportunity in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, immersing you in financial reporting, controlling and accounting within a automotive finance organization. You’ll sharpen data analysis, reconciliations, risk management and business intelligence skills while collaborating across functions and geographies, using Tableau, SAS, Excel and SAP. To apply, show you’re enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, have US work authorization, a minimum 3.0 GPA, 60 credits completed, with an unofficial transcript. Highlight finance or analytics coursework, dashboards and data‑driven projects, basic Python/SQL, and any BMW experience. Bring initiative, strong communication, and a passion for turning data into decisions; expect hybrid work and strong development opportunities.

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Fall 2026/Winter 2027 Full-Time Internship – Woodcliff Lake, NJ
September 21, 2026 – March 19, 2027  

The internship will provide exposure to various aspects of financial reporting, controlling, and accounting within a global automotive finance organization. The intern will have the opportunity to develop skills in:

• Data analysis
• Financial Reporting and Controlling
• Regulatory compliance
• Cross-functional collaboration

The key focus areas of the internship include developing competencies in financial analysis, data management, process optimization, risk management, internal controls, and business intelligence. The intern will gain hands-on experience working across different functions and collaborating with stakeholders to support the organization's financial operations and strategic decision-making.

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Assist in the coordination, preparation, and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for various BMW Group companies
• Help prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and provide support for tax planning
• Help administer ABS servicing for active transactions, including preparing and distributing monthly reports
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide necessary analyses and supporting materials
• Monitor and analyze transaction performance and support SEC compliance and external audit requirements
• Validate risk costs and parameters, assess appropriateness, and reconcile variances
• Support the preparation of regular and ad-hoc risk reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Help analyze and critically review risk models and parameters developed by the Risk Management team
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the control environment in compliance with BMW Group guidelines
• Collaborate cross-geographically to design and implement internal control systems for new processes and systems
• Assist with in-depth analysis of monthly performance trends, target achievement, and variance analysis
• Perform advanced analytics using tools like Tableau and SAS to support new business, portfolio, and terminations analysis
• Contribute to the implementation of a streamlined reporting process that leverages high-quality data and powerful BI tools
• Participate in data quality assessments, identify, and receive data quality issues, and assist in prioritizing improvements
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to solve business problems and support decision-making
• Opportunity to contribute to two key IT transformation projects underway within the organization

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university throughout the internship duration.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.
• Prior BMW Group experience.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING. 

• Field of study: Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Business fluent English.
• Relevant coursework or prior internship experience in finance, accounting, or data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and creating impactful dashboards and reports.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle Financials).
• Basic understanding of programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting techniques.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires in office days.  

Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $25.30.

Graduate students: Hourly rate is $32.20.

The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements. 

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre-employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.