Finance/Strategy Intern

The Finance Intern will join the Finance & Strategy function at a Series B-stage advanced battery manufacturing startup during a period of rapid scale, capital deployment, and operational complexity. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the intern will work on high-impact projects spanning financial modeling, manufacturing economics, capital planning, systems automation, and strategic decision support. This role is designed for a highly motivated, analytically rigorous individual who wants direct exposure to building a world-class, AI-enabled finance function from the ground up. The intern will operate as a true thought partner to the Head of Finance, with visibility across the C-suite into board-level analysis, fundraising dynamics, and the financial infrastructure required to scale a capital-intensive business.

Responsibilities

Build and refine financial models supporting:

• Manufacturing unit economics (BOM, yield, throughput, labor, overhead absorption)
• Capacity expansion and capex planning
• Long-range operating and cash flow forecasts

Partner with the Head of Finance to design and implement AI-first finance workflows, including:

• Automated reporting and variance analysis complete with dashboard visuals
• Scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis
• AI-assisted forecasting, planning, and insight generation

Support post-Series B financial execution, including:

• Budgeting and cash burn management
• Investor and board reporting materials
• KPI definition and dashboard development

Analyze data across engineering, operations, and supply chain to translate technical realities into financial insights

Assist in evaluating strategic initiatives such as:

• New manufacturing lines or facilities
• Make vs. buy decisions
• Supplier negotiations and cost-down roadmaps

Help select, implement, and integrate finance systems (ERP, FP&A tools, data stack) appropriate for a scaling manufacturing company

Conduct ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-making in a fast-moving environment

Must-have Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability; comfortable working with incomplete or ambiguous data

Strong financial fundamentals, including:

• Financial statements and cash flow mechanics
• Basic corporate finance and valuation concepts

Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets, including complex models and sensitivity analysis

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and operate independently with minimal oversight

Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts succinctly

High ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and comfort working directly with senior leadership

Strong interest in hard tech, manufacturing, and building real-world products at scale

Nice-to-have Qualifications

Prior experience in:

• Investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, or startup finance
• Manufacturing, hardware, energy, or industrial companies

Familiarity with:

• Unit economics modeling for physical products
• Capex-intensive business models
• Cost accounting and inventory concepts

Experience using or building with AI tools (e.g., LLMs, Python, SQL, automation platforms) to improve analytical workflows

Exposure to ERP, FP&A, or data visualization tools (e.g., NetSuite, Anaplan, Looker, Tableau)

Programming or data skills (Python, SQL, R) applied to financial or operational analysis

Entrepreneurial background (founder, early startup employee, or side projects)

Long-term interest in pursuing a career in startup finance, operations leadership, or founding a company