Intern, Finance

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is seeking an intern to join its Finance & Operations team for its 2027 Internship Program. The team supports financial planning, risk management, and responsible operations as the company grows. The intern will work across finance, legal, audit, and compliance, contributing to decisions ranging from major investments to daily operations. Team placement and project scope will be discussed during the interview process, and the specific project will be defined with the manager at the start of the internship.

The 10-week program is anticipated to run from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The role is fully on-site five days per week at Scout Motors’ Charlotte, North Carolina location, with regular attendance at in-person meetings and events. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation; Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.

This is a paid internship at $20 per hour. It is intended for current undergraduate or graduate students in Finance, Accounting, or a related field who live in Scout Motors’ local market. The program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to projects supporting the development of rugged SUVs and trucks and the company’s broader automotive work.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Ability to work on-site at the assigned Scout Motors location for the full duration of the program.
• Strong interest in rugged SUVs and trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset.
• Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for Scout Motors career opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve financial reports to enhance accuracy, transparency, and usefulness for decision-making.
• Support automation of recurring reports using tools such as Excel, Power Query, Power BI, or ERP tools.
• Document financial processes to improve clarity, controls, and scalability, and identify inefficiencies with data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare financial presentations for decision committees and program milestones.
• Support evaluation of the financial impact of product decisions and collaborate across functions to forecast outcomes for vehicle projects.
• Calculate and optimize weighted averages across vehicle trim levels, packages, and markets.
• Generate reports using cost tracking systems and validate data integrity across multiple systems.
• Assist with ERP or finance system implementations, including testing, data validation, and user acceptance support.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Controlling teams to ensure data consistency.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support leadership decision-making.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $20 per hour.
• Hands-on experience and a head start on a career.
• Opportunity to work alongside talented professionals on innovative projects.
• Opportunity to contribute to products intended to advance the automotive industry.
• Growth in skills and broader knowledge of the automotive industry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed