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Commercial Finance Intern (Summer 2027)

Zurn Elkay · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you built a financial model or analysis.

What they are checking: Their practical modeling experience and how they structured their work.

Tell me about a time you explained numbers to someone without a finance background.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate findings simply to business partners.

Why are you interested in finance at a manufacturing company?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in how products and pricing drive business results.

What would you like to have accomplished by the end of the summer?

What they are checking: Whether they set clear goals and take ownership of their internship.

What would you do

A sales manager disagrees with your numbers. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can check their work, explain their logic and stay open to correction.

You find a big error in a report right before a meeting. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up immediately instead of hoping no one notices.

About the work

What does commercial finance do differently from accounting?

What they are checking: Whether they understand finance as a partner to sales and pricing decisions, not just reporting.

How would you analyze whether a price increase helped or hurt a product line?

What they are checking: Their ability to separate price, volume and mix effects in sales results.

How comfortable are you in Excel with pivot tables and lookups?

What they are checking: Their hands-on data skills, which most finance internships require.

What is gross margin, and why would a company track it by customer?

What they are checking: Their understanding of profitability measures used in commercial decisions.

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The full job description

As published by Zurn Elkay.

Commercial 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. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally. Job Description The Finance Intern will be part of the Zurn Elkay Platform and will be based in Milwaukee, WI as part of the Commercial Finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting month end close processes, analyzing Go-To-Market and Business Unit performance, and ensuring compliance to Zurn Elkay policies and procedures. This role will report to the Sr. Analyst of Commercial Finance. Key Accountabilities • Assist with compiling, tracking, and analyzing information to evaluate achievement of key operational and strategic objectives, as well as to monitor the overall financial and operating health/performance of the business • Aid the development of new tools that drive scalable analysis and insight • Collaborate with Commercial team members on building monthly forecasts • Assist with the month-end close and reporting processes • Analyze monthly/quarterly results, research variances to explain underlying causes, and identify trends • Perform ad-hoc requests and assist in analysis of special projects • Support the Commercial team’s continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications/Requirements • 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. • 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. **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.** E qual Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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