Finance Intern - Americas

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

The Finance Intern will support Valvoline Global Operations’ (VGO) Americas 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. 

What our internship provides:

• Paid on-site summer internship (up to 12 weeks) starting in May 2027

Valvoline Global Operations Americas 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 Americas headquarters.

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Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 2647