Finance & Insurance Intern

Group 1 Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a Finance & Insurance Intern to join our F&I team. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting financing options, protections, and regulatory compliance within a large automotive retailer.

The internship provides exposure to financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with dealership leadership and finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Junior status currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Preferred minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lender and provider cost analysis.
• Conduct research on industry trends and market dynamics.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by the finance team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Pursuing Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Finance & Insurance Intern to join our Finance & Insurance team. The Finance & Insurance (F&I) team partners across the organization to provide financial insights, reporting, analysis, and operational support that help drive informed business decisions and support the Company’s overall financial performance.

F&I is an important part of Group 1 Automotive’s dealership operations, supporting the vehicle sales process by helping customers navigate financing options and vehicle protection products while ensuring transactions meet Company and regulatory requirements. The F&I team partners closely with dealership leadership, sales teams, financial institutions, and other business functions to support a seamless customer experience, strengthen operational performance, and contribute to the overall profitability of the dealership.

For an intern, exposure to F&I provides a unique opportunity to understand how finance, sales, customer experience, compliance, and dealership operations intersect within automotive retail.

Functions in F&I include:

Secures Financing: The F&I manager submits the credit application to banks, credit unions, and lenders to secure auto loan or lease.

Completes Paperwork: Prepare and finalize legal contracts, title documents, DMV forms, and loan agreements.

Ensures Compliance: Follow state and federal consumer protection laws, such as the Truth in Lending Act, to keep the sale legal.

Sells Add-On Products: Present optional aftermarket protection plans and packages, which generate major profit for the dealership

Reporting into Senior Manager, F&I, this internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a large, publicly traded organization while developing practical skills in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations. The intern will work alongside experienced finance professionals, contribute to ongoing projects and initiatives, and gain exposure to how financial data and insights are used to support business strategy and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assist withlender and provider cost analysis.


• Conduct research on industry trends and market dynamics.


• Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by the finance team.

Qualifications

• Junior status currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.


• Preferred Minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local law.