Finance & Business Intern
Job Summary
United Solar Energy is seeking Business & Finance Interns for immediate positions to gain hands-on experience in the renewable energy industry. Interns will support commercial and administration teams across market research, financial reporting, and strategic business development. Candidates should be final-year or penultimate-year students pursuing a relevant degree with strong analytical and Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market and industry research on solar energy trends
- Assist in financial reporting, variance tracking, and expense analysis
- Support business development, lead tracking, and commercial proposals
- Help with invoice reconciliation and financial data management
- Collaborate cross-functionally with administrative and engineering teams
Required Skills
- Pursuing degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookup, pivot tables)
- Available for immediate start preferred
Job Details
What You’ll Do:
As a Business & Finance Intern, you’ll support our commercial and administration team across market research, financial reporting and strategic business development. You’ll gain practical insights, hone your analytical skills and make a genuine contribution to clean energy growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market & Industry Research: Conduct research on solar energy market trends, competitor pricing, regulatory updates and commercial opportunities.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in preparing financial reports, variance tracking and comparing administrative and logistics expenditure datasets.
- Business Development Support: Help identify potential project opportunities, support lead tracking and assist in drafting commercial proposals or correspondence.
- Document & Reconciliation Support: Assist with invoice reconciliation, cross-checking administrative records and maintaining accurate financial data files.
- Reporting & Presentations: Help create clear summaries, pitch decks and internal updates for management and team members.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with administrative, finance and engineering teams on live projects and strategic initiatives.
Requirements Who We’re Looking For:
- Final-year or penultimate-year student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
- Proactive, detail-oriented and excited to learn about the business side of renewable energy.
- Strong analytical, quantitative and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel (vlookup, pivot tables) and basic document formatting tools; familiarity with accounting software or reporting platforms is a plus.
- Available to start immediately (preferred)