Finance and Operations Intern

MBRDNA; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Up to 15 company-paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance program

Wellness/Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America (MBRDNA) invites a Finance & Operations Intern to join the Finance team, supporting the CFO and stakeholders with data-driven analysis and cross-functional projects. The role can start in November this year or January 2027.

You will develop financial workflows, support strategic projects, and help improve efficiency across the organization. Requirements include a High School Diploma or pursuing a Bachelor’s in Finance/Business/Accounting,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or working towards Bachelor’s Degree – Finance, Business Administration, Accounting.
• Ability to capture and document information to execute business processes.
• Strong analytical thought process and ability to consolidate data sources.
• High business curiosity; proactive and agile mindset.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced global environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Copilot, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Team player with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial workflow guide across all business units.
• Support Finance Business Partners and other team members on strategic and ad-hoc financial projects and reports; support digital transformation of Finance and identify process improvements.
• Support the Finance Team to ensure plausibility of planning/forecasted actuals for business units.
• Support the Finance Team to develop recommendations on improving efficiency against benchmarks and drive implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Team player

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (Finance/Business/Accounting)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Copilot

Power BI

Adaptive Insights

Tableau

Job description

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

A successful Finance & Operations Intern will be supporting the Finance team, including the CFO, to drive strategic initiatives and support stakeholders’ decision-making through data and analysis. You will be involved in many different projects within the company and work closely with the Finance Business Partners of MBRDNA.

This role is able to start November of this year or January 2027

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial workflow guide across all business units.
• Support Finance Business Partners and other team members on strategic and ad-hoc financial projects and reports; support the digital transformation of Finance, and help identify and implement process improvements.
• Support the Finance Team to ensure plausibility of the planning / forecasted actuals for business
  units.
• Support the Finance Team to develop recommendations on improving efficiency against benchmarks across the organization, and see them through from idea to implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree or working towards Bachelor’s Degree – Finance, Business Administration, Accounting.
• Ability to capture and document all the information necessary to properly execute business processes within organization.
• Strong analytical thought process; ability to consolidate multiple data sources to develop data-based recommendations.
• High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset.
• Ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, high-growth, and global environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Copilot, Excel and PowerPoint for reports and presentations.
• Team player mentality and the ability to communicate effectively in a business environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI tools, Adaptive Insights, Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.

Additional Information:

The current hourly rate for this position is as follows and may be modified in the future and is only applicable for CA: $23 (Undergraduate Students)/$26 (Graduate Students)

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology, hardware, or software under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 and possibly technical data, defense articles and defense services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. As such, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America may be required to obtain an export license or authorization in accordance with United States law.

Why should you apply?

Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. MBRDNA was honored as one of the "Best Places to Work" by BuiltIn in January 2024, a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 15 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs

Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits

MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.

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