About the role#
Tesla Finance merges financial planning and analysis with broader business strategy. Finance teams work directly within daily operations to support both immediate execution and long-term planning. You will analyze data, provide recommendations, and lead cross-functional decision-making with executives and teams across the company. Interns are assigned to specific subgroups based on their experience, interests, and educational background.
What you'll do#
- Lead P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecast processes, including reviews with Leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Develop and track efforts to improve gross margin and cash flow.
- Manage R&D investments and planning for Engineering, including return on investment analysis.
- Support product development by establishing cost targets and guiding design and supply chain decisions.
- Manage global manufacturing investments and evaluate major CapEx decisions and expansion plans.
- Lead manufacturing cost improvement initiatives and identify focus areas for cost reduction.
- Consolidate business activity inputs to develop financial projections and track performance against plans.
- Drive cost optimization for existing and future products.
- Lead pricing efforts for Energy Products, including installation and services.
- Manage investments into Sales, Marketing, and Service (SMS) activities and lead profitability analysis.
- Develop and evaluate ROI for new markets, new business models, used vehicles, and service.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Evidence of exceptional ability, particularly when working in ambiguous environments.
- A strong analytical skill-set and excellent modeling skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerQuery, Power BI, or SQL is a plus.
- Ability to work independently with a focus on detail and execution.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- A collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027 (starting May/June 2027 for a minimum of 12 weeks).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Locations: Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX; Fremont, CA; or Sparks, NV.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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