About this role
Location(s): Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior
Preferred Degree: Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field
Sponsorship: Not Available
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
We are currently looking for a Finance Intern to join our team in Franklin, TN. Our Materials Finance team is at the center of how Nissan understands and controls the cost of building its vehicles. We analyze parts, suppliers, and vehicle-level costs and turn that information into the budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations the business relies on, working closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Product Planning. This is a hands-on opportunity where strong analytical skills, financial reporting, and data analysis play a key role in supporting business decisions. As an intern, you will gain valuable exposure to the financial processes that help drive vehicle profitability and operational success.
A Day in the Life:
- Support monthly bill of materials validation and cost analysis activities to ensure the accuracy of vehicle, supplier, and part-level cost data.
- Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting material costs and business performance.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and tools that provide visibility into key financial metrics.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives that streamline reporting, increase efficiency, and improve data visibility.
Who We’re Looking For:
Required:
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills with the ability to quickly analyze large datasets and summarize key findings.
- Strong financial acumen and a genuine interest in understanding cost management, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
- Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and develop new technical and business skills.
- GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
- Ability to perform work onsite at Franklin, TN.
What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.
Franklin Tennessee United States of America