About the role#
The Materials Finance team manages how Nissan understands and controls vehicle production costs. This role supports the analysis of parts, suppliers, and vehicle-level costs to create the budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations used by the business. You will work alongside Purchasing, Engineering, and Product Planning to support financial decisions and vehicle profitability.
What you'll do#
- Support monthly bill of materials validation and cost analysis activities.
- Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact material costs and business performance.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and tools to provide visibility into key financial metrics.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives that streamline reporting and increase data visibility.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Status as a rising Junior or Senior at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills, including the ability to summarize findings from large datasets.
- Solid financial acumen and an interest in cost management.
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
- Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and develop new technical skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Franklin, Tennessee.
Location & details#
- Location: Franklin, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-week program).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Nissan Motor Corporation
Nissan Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer of motor vehicles. The company sells cars under the Nissan and INFINITI brands. Founded in 1933, it maintains its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. It operates across four regions, including the Americas, China, Japan-ASEAN, and the AMIEO region.
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