TRD Fall Commercial Intern

Toyota • Costa Mesa, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is looking for motivated, high-performing students who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans by advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. A TRD internship provides students with valuable learning opportunities outside the classroom while working alongside experienced professionals in the motorsports and automotive industry. As a TRD intern, you will be considered an integral part of the team and will be provided with assignments that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program; Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or Analytics preferred.
• Rising junior or senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to a small group.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
• Available to work 24 hours per week on-site during the academic year.
• Must be located in California.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support budget tracking and variance analysis; monitor spending against plan and flag deviations.
• Prepare cost reports and assist with cost-per-unit, program cost, and expense roll-up analysis.
• Build and maintain recurring financial and commercial reports for leadership review.
• Pull, clean, and reconcile data from internal systems and third-party sources.
• Conduct business research on market trends, competitive activity, and industry benchmarks.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, drivers, and opportunities across commercial metrics.
• Provide analytical and reporting support for Aftermarket Accessories and Customer Racing.
• Prepare charts, summaries, and presentations for internal reviews and leadership meetings.
• Maintain trackers and documentation for ongoing commercial initiatives.
• Support ad hoc analysis requests from Commercial Operations leadership.
• Document and improve repeatable processes, including templates, report automation, and data definitions.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in budget analysis, cost reporting, and commercial financial planning.
• Practical analytics and business reporting experience using live company data.
• Direct exposure to cross-functional partners across Sponsorship, Finance, Manufacturing, Customer Racing, and other areas.
• Experience supporting business decisions through financial and commercial analysis.
• Opportunity to present work and findings to Commercial Operations leadership.
• Exposure to the automotive and motorsports industry within a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern