Finance Student Program - Manufacturing

Stellantis Financial Services; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid US holidays

Employee vehicle discount program

Lease program eligibility

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services offers a structured Finance Student Program based in the Detroit area. Students work remotely during the school year and report in-person to Auburn Hills or local facilities in summer, balancing class schedules while meeting a 24-hour weekly requirement.

Summer may extend to 40 hours at management’s discretion. The program assigns departments based on background and provides mentorship, project-based work, and exposure to multiple finance modules.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Enrolled as Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior at the time of hire.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Able to commit 24 hours per week year-round.
• Prior internship or accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Strong interest in the automotive industry and new technologies.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process asset accounting activities for manufacturing facilities in the Detroit area.
• Provide accounting support for asset capitalization, transfers, and disposals; asset reuse and life adjustments.
• Maintain asset master records and asset changes for assigned groups.
• Coordinate month-end closing with external accounting services for assigned plants.
• Maintain internal controls over asset accounting.
• Perform analysis, reporting and studies for leadership.
• Prepare monthly accrual JVs to report period costs.
• Handle ad hoc assignments for Manufacturing Finance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

24 hours per week

Education

Finance/Accounting degree (pursuing)

Tools

PSAP system modules

Job description

STUDENT PROGRAM FORMAT

This student program will follow a model where students may work remotely during the school year and in-person during the summer. When in-person, students will be based at the Stellantis Headquarters & Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan or a manufacturing facility in the metro Detroit area. Students are expected to work 24 hours per week, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Candidates who are selected for the program will work with their manager to determine a consistent weekly work schedule where candidates fulfill the 24-hour requirement, while balancing their class schedule. During the summer months, students may potentially work 40 hours per week. This determination will be at management’s discretion. Student program cohorts start on a quarterly basis in January, April, June, and September, and students are intended to stay in the program until graduation.

STELLANTIS STUDENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The Stellantis Student Program offers a unique alternative to traditional summer internships by providing students with the opportunity to work year-round throughout their academic journey. This continuous engagement allows students to apply their classroom learning in real-world settings on a daily basis, fostering deeper integration within their teams and organizations. As they progress through the program, students are empowered to take on increasing levels of responsibility, gaining valuable experience, and making meaningful contributions along the way.

Students will be assigned to a department based on the candidate's background and skill set. The assignments are project-oriented, meaningful to the department, and allow the student to provide valuable contributions. Students experience a sense of personal accomplishment and learn about the corporate business culture through work assignments, structured activities, and exclusive student networking events.

Student Program Benefits:

• Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies

• Collaborative work environment

• Mentorship from experienced professionals

• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders

• Skill development workshops and training sessions

• Paid US holidays

• Stellantis Employee Advantage Vehicle Discount Program

• Eligible students may be able to participate in the Company Vehicle Employee Lease Program

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

The Stellantis Finance Student Program allows individuals to gain experience and exposure across the many different facets of a strategic enterprise. Within the program, students will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with people who work together as a team to continually think bigger and bolder.Students will gain industry experience, interface with various levels within Finance, and apply their coursework to drive results.

Overview:

Working in a manufacturing facility is a very dynamic environment where you will work collaboratively with other financial analysts and cross-functional team members. A large portion of a typical day is spent on the plant floor interacting with various departments in a team environment trying to resolve current operating issues.

This position is responsible for:

• Working as part of a team responsible for the accurate and timely processing of asset accounting activities for Manufacturing facilities in the greater Detroit area

• Providing accounting support to operating and finance staffs for asset capitalization, transfers, and disposals, asset reuse and useful life adjustments

• Controlling asset master record creation as well as asset master changes for assigned operating groups

• Coordinating and monitoring month end closing activities performed by external accounting services provider for assigned plants

• Maintaining compliance with internal controls over asset accounting

• Performing analysis, reporting and studies as required by leadership

• Prepare monthly accrual JV's to accurately report period costs

• Ad hoc assignments as needed by Manufacturing Finance

What you’ll learn:

• Developing relationships with multiple aspects of the organization to achieve the financial goals

• Business plan and model year budget development

• How to drive SOX control, manage annual asset audits, perform annual physical inventories

• M&E Acquire to Retire asset management process utilized at Stellantis

• The monthly asset close process and all areas that impact it

• How to navigate and use multiple modules (FI, CO, AA, MM, PS) within the PSAP system

• How multiple organizations interact with asset accounting

• Monitor and maintain SOX compliance for the location

• Building a foundation of in-depth knowledge of FCA financial and manufacturing processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher majoring in Finance, Accounting, or similar discipline from an accredited college or university

• Currently a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior at an accredited college or university at the time of hire

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of hire

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint & Excel

• Ability to work 24 hours per week, year-round

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous internship or accounting/finance related work experience

• Good working knowledge of accounting principles, methods and techniques

• Strong interest in the automotive industry and new technologies

• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various organization levels and with external partners

• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and achieve goals in a fast-paced environment

• Proven leadership in academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, or service organizations

STELLANTIS DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATEDSPONSORSHIP(e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, F-1, etc.)FOR THIS ROLE.IF YOU WILL REQUIRESPONSORSHIPNOW OR IN THE FUTURE IN ORDER TO WORK IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE DONOT APPLY.