About the role#
As a Finance Intern, you will support the Finance & Operations team in building a strong foundation for Scout Motors. You will work across finance, accounting, treasury, and controlling functions to help guide financial planning and ensure operational responsibility. This role involves balancing smart risk-taking with long-term stability, providing data-driven insights that influence company-wide decisions.
What you'll do#
- Analyze and improve financial reports to enhance accuracy and decision-usefulness.
- Support the automation of recurring reports using Excel, Power Query, Power BI, or ERP tools.
- Document financial processes to improve clarity, controls, and scalability.
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend data-driven improvements.
- Prepare financial presentations for decision committees and program milestones.
- Support the evaluation of financial impacts related to product decisions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to forecast outcomes for upcoming vehicle projects.
- Calculate and optimize weighted averages across vehicle trim levels, packages, and markets.
- Generate reports using cost tracking systems and validate data integrity across systems.
- Assist with ERP or finance system implementations, including testing and user acceptance support.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support leadership decision-making.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Ability to work on-site for the full duration of the summer program.
- Strong interest in rugged SUVs, trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset.
- Comfort with change and flexibility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Work Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: Paid internship ($20 per hour).
- Note: Housing, relocation, and visa sponsorship are not provided.
About Scout Motors Inc.
Scout Motors Inc. designs and engineers electric trucks and rugged SUVs. The company operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. It is based in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was founded in 2022 and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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