JOB DESCRIPTION

The Finance department has openings for summer internships across various departments. These positions offer an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in Finance, Commercial Finance, and Costing, within the automotive industry. Summer Interns will work onsite 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 3, 2027, through August 12, 2027. Costing Intern will work under the guidance of Product Financial Manager to develop and implement projects requiring cost development for new programs.

Responsibilities include:

Review engineering BOM and assist in organizing the BOM for cost developmentCompare various programs cost data and identify key differences for engineeringParticipate in engineering / manufacturing reviews during development of quotesCompile current cost for programs being quoted and compare to quoteOther small projects related to costing as needed Central Finance Intern will work under the guidance of Senior Controller to participate in cost roll and implement small projects.

Responsibilities include:

Participate actively in the FY28 Standard cost roll processIdentify opportunities to automate Warranty reports.

Assist with account reconciliationsReview invoices and expensesAssist with PPFY28 and forecastingPrepare recurring reportsFinancial analysis as Expenses reports, identify trends, variance and unusual itemsSupport ad-hoc analysis requested by business leadersOther small projects related as needed Commercial Finance Intern will support the Account Financial Management team across activities in program profitability, forecasting, business case development, engineering change analysis, commercial issue management, and customer financial support.

Key responsibilities to include:

Program Financial SupportSupport with monitoring financial performance of customer programs; preparation of monthly program financial reviews and profitability reporting; tracking sales, volume, pricing, and manufacturing cost performance against approved business cases. Financial AnalysisAnalyze program performance and identify financial risks and opportunities.

Assist with variance analysis between actual, forecast, and planned financial results.

Support preparation of financial models and profitability analyses.

Participate in ad hoc financial studies and special projects. Commercial SupportAssist with tracking commercial open items and action plans.

Support financial evaluation of engineering changes and customer requests.

Help maintain documentation supporting pricing, recoveries, and commercial claims.

Assist with preparation of customer-facing financial information and supporting analyses. Business Case Development for new and existing programs, and assist in evaluating impacts of volume, pricing, material cost, tooling, and capital investments. Participate in ROI, ROS, and investment analysis activities. Reporting & AnalyticsDevelop and maintain reports, dashboards, and management summaries.

Utilize Excel and financial systems to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Assist with quarterly forecasts and annual profit planning activities.

Learn the interaction between commercial, operational, and financial drivers of program performance.

Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards a 4-year B.S. degree in Accounting or FinanceAvailable to work up to 40 hours per week during program durationMinimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.Previous internship or co-op experience an added plusStrong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail, organization skills and follow-upProficiency in Excel and MS Office PRIMARY LOCATIONCentral Tech Unit Plymouth MI Adient is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process please email talent-acquisition@adient.com.