Finance Intern - Summer 2027 - Franklin, TN

About the role

• Location(s): Franklin, TN
• Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
• Degree Level: Junior or Senior

Preferred Degree

Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field

Sponsorship: Not Available

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

We are currently looking for a Finance Intern to join our team in Franklin, TN. Our Materials Finance team is at the center of how Nissan understands and controls the cost of building its vehicles. We analyze parts, suppliers, and vehicle-level costs and turn that information into the budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations the business relies on, working closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Product Planning.

This is a hands-on opportunity where strong analytical skills, financial reporting, and data analysis play a key role in supporting business decisions. As an intern, you will gain valuable exposure to the financial processes that help drive vehicle profitability and operational success.

A Day in the Life

• Support monthly bill of materials validation and cost analysis activities to ensure the accuracy of vehicle, supplier, and part-level cost data.
• Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting material costs and business performance.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and tools that provide visibility into key financial metrics.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that streamline reporting, increase efficiency, and improve data visibility.

Who We're Looking For

Required

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills with the ability to quickly analyze large datasets and summarize key findings.
• Strong financial acumen and a genuine interest in understanding cost management, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and develop new technical and business skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
• Ability to perform work onsite at Franklin, TN.

What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan

• Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
• Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan's rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

Nissan for Everyone

• People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team.
• When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.
• Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

• Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.
• Franklin Tennessee United States of America