Finance Intern – Financial Analysis

Job Description

Finance Intern | Autoliv

The Tone:
This is a one-year internship opportunity at Autoliv, within the AAM Division. Autoliv is a global manufacturing organization dedicated to increasing vehicle safety, developing critical life-saving products such as seatbelts, airbags, and steering wheels. The company’s primary goal is to save more lives, necessitating an uncompromising commitment to quality in products that never get a second chance. This Finance Intern role is designed as a key development opportunity, providing hands-on experience in core financial and controlling activities. The intern will directly contribute to supporting the financial integrity and strategic decision-making that underpins Autoliv’s vital mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (one year duration)
• Location: In-person, Not specified
• Team: Part of the Finance and Controlling teams within the AAM Division, working closely with experienced finance professionals.
• Mission: Support critical financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial data and informed business decision-making within a global manufacturing environment.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Essbase, OneStream

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Support the comprehensive monthly and forecast financial reporting processes, meticulously consolidating actual financial results and future projections to ensure accuracy for stakeholders.
• Variance Analysis: Assist with in-depth financial analysis and detailed variance analysis, providing critical insights that support informed business decision-making across the division.
• Data Interpretation: Work hands-on with various finance systems and tools, including Excel, Essbase, and OneStream, to efficiently analyze and interpret complex financial data for actionable insights.
• Team Collaboration: Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams situated within both Finance and Controlling departments, fostering an integrated approach to financial operations.
• Operational Exposure: Gain valuable exposure to the intricacies of finance operations specifically within a demanding automotive and manufacturing industry environment, understanding real-world applications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Junior or Senior student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience: Willingness to complete a structured one-year internship program, demonstrating commitment to a significant development opportunity within corporate finance.
• Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, keen attention to detail, and a proactive willingness to learn new concepts and systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with preference for data analysis, formulas, and pivot table proficiency.
• Bonus: Familiarity with advanced finance systems such as Essbase or OneStream; prior professional exposure to financial planning and analysis (FP&A) concepts or experience within the automotive industry.