Finance Intern

Job Description

Finance Intern – Summer 2027 – Franklin, TN | Nissan Motor Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time, 12-week internship at Nissan Motor Corporation, located in Franklin, TN. Nissan, a global automotive manufacturer, is dedicated to shaping the future of mobility through innovation and strategic business decisions. This role is crucial for students seeking hands-on experience within a highly collaborative finance organization that deeply impacts the Aftersales business. Interns are integral team members, contributing to projects with real business impact while gaining exposure to leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, 12-week program
• Location: In-person Franklin, TN
• Team: Highly collaborative finance organization partnering with operations, logistics, accounting, and business leaders to drive informed decision-making within the Aftersales business.
• Mission: To provide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis support to identify opportunities, tell the story behind the numbers, and contribute to strategic business decisions with real business impact.
• Tech Stack: AI tools, automation solutions, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, SAP Financials.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting Support: Support month-end reporting activities and identify opportunities to improve efficiency using AI tools and automation solutions.
• Dashboard Development: Assist with the development of Power BI dashboards and reporting enhancements that directly support business decision-making.
• Process Creation: Create and improve processes for updating cost tables specifically related to new model launches.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial and operational data to identify relevant trends, uncover opportunities, and generate actionable business insights.
• System Improvement: Learn how parts move through legacy systems into SAP Financials and actively support process improvement initiatives related to these systems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, specifically entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term. The degree program should be in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field. Candidates are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Experience: A solid foundation in accounting and finance principles is required. Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential, alongside experience or exposure to Power BI.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly with the capacity to work effectively with large data sets. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, a self-starter who takes initiative and is eager to learn, and possess the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.