Finance Intern (Summer 2027)

Elkay; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Finance Intern for Summer 2027 to assist with manufacturing financial planning and analysis, including forecasting and profitability reviews for the Drinking Water Business Unit.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration on product costs, NPD business cases, and manufacturing metrics, reporting improvements, and special projects under the Finance Manager's guidance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel with pivot tables and macros.
• Ability to work with others, but highly self-motivated to achieve individual tasks efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail
• Able to work 40 hours per week during the summer

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance and business team on forecast process
• Reporting improvements/variance analysis
• Profitability analysis – customer/product focused
• Reviewing product costs
• NPD business case development with cross functional team
• Operational metrics for manufacturing
• Complete special projects as needed

Skills

Excel pivot tables

Macros

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Job description

Finance Intern (Summer 2027)

The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.

The Finance Intern, reporting into the Finance Manager, will gain exposure to manufacturing financial planning & analysis for our Drinking Water Business Unit. The Intern will provide support to the finance team by performing the following duties:

• Partner with Finance and business team on forecast process
• Reporting improvements/variance analysis
• Profitability analysis – customer/product focused
• Reviewing product costs
• NPD business case development with cross functional team
• Operational metrics for manufacturing
• Complete special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and particularly strong Excel skills involving pivot tables and macros.
• Ability to work with others, but highly self-motivated to achieve individual tasks efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail
• Able to work 40 hours per week during the summer

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.