Job Description

We are currently accepting applications for our 2026 Internship programs.

The Finance Intern will support Valvoline Global Operations’ (VGO) Finance team. This position provides a hands-on learning experience in financial reporting and analysis. The intern will gain exposure to day-to-day financial planning activities that support business decisions. 

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (4x per week).

This internship is designed to support both the intern's finance and accounting education and VGO's operational needs by offering hands-on assignments and real-time challenges that contribute to the success of the finance department and the company overall.

How You Will Make an Impact 

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Assist in preparing monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range financial plans.
  • Build and update financial models to support revenue, margin, and expense planning.
  • Analyze budget vs. actual performance and identify key drivers of variances.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Support creation of monthly management reporting packages, dashboards, and KPI summaries.
  • Gather, validate, and synthesize data from multiple business units and systems.
  • Prepare ad-hoc analyses to answer leadership questions quickly and accurately.
• Business Partnering
  • Work with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Commercial teams to collect assumptions and validate inputs.
  • Help translate business initiatives into financial implications using zero-based budgeting principles.
  • Participate in meetings to understand operational drivers and cost structures.
• Modeling & Data Work
  • Build and maintain Excel-based or Python-driven models to analyze trends (volume, pricing, mix, cost, productivity).
  • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making.
  • Improve model automation and streamline data flows where possible.
• Strategic & Project Support
  • Support special projects such as pricing analysis, transformation savings tracking, headcount planning, or capital investment evaluations.
  • Assist in financial storytelling—turning data into insights and insights into recommendations.
• Tools & Systems Exposure
  • Work with financial systems such as SAP, BPC, or Power BI.
  • Leverage advanced Excel/Sheets functions (Index/Match, SUMIFS, pivot tables, macros).
• General Internship Expectations
  • Present findings and insights to FP&A managers and cross-functional leaders.
  • Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and attention to detail.

What You'll Need

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to relate to and inspire confidence with sophisticated business groups.
• A collaborative, professional, and proactive mindset and a high-level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to work on-site at VGO’s Lexington, KY headquarters.

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