Finance Intern

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history: a vehicle dating back to 1960 that forged the path for generations of rugged SUVs and trucks. But Scout is more than a brand; it's a legacy rooted in exploration, caretaking, respect, and hard work.

Scout Motors 2027 Internship Program

As an intern, you'll join a team honoring the Scout legacy by reimagining an iconic American brand with modern innovation, respect for people and communities, and vehicles designed to work just as well on the job, at the campsite, or in everyday life. Our program gives current undergraduate and graduate students who live in our local market hands-on experience with talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams. You'll take on meaningful projects aligned with Scout's goals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges under the mentorship of our leaders.

• Schedule: The 10-week program is anticipated to run Monday, June 7, 2027 to Friday, August 13, 2027
• This role is fully on-site, 5 days per week, at our Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role require regular attendance at in-person meetings and events.
• Housing, Relocation & Sponsorship: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.

About the Team

At Scout Motors, building something from the ground up means every decision matters—how we spend, how we partner, and how we operate. The Finance & Operations team helps make sure we’re building on a strong foundation. They guide financial planning, manage risk, and ensure we’re operating responsibly as we grow. In this role, you’ll work across finance, legal, audit, and compliance, helping balance smart risk-taking with long-term stability. Your input will shape decisions that affect the entire company—from major investments to day-to-day operations. This isn’t just a support function. It’s central to how we move forward, helping turn big ideas into something we can sustain and scale. If you see financial discipline and strong governance as essential to building something lasting, this is where you can make an impact.

Team placement and project scope are discussed during the interview process.

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include

Responsibilities vary by team. Depending on placement, you may:

• Analyze and improve existing financial reports to enhance accuracy, transparency, and decision-usefulness
• Support automation of recurring reports through Excel, Power Query, Power BI, or ERP tools
• Document current financial processes to improve clarity, controls, and scalability, and identify inefficiencies with data-driven improvement recommendations
• Prepare financial presentations for decision committees and program milestones
• Support evaluation of the financial impact of product decisions, and collaborate cross-functionally to forecast outcomes for upcoming vehicle projects
• Calculate and optimize weighted averages across vehicle trim levels, packages, and markets
• Generate regular 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
• Your specific project will be defined with your manager at the start of the internship. 

What you'll bring

As a Scout, live our values through your actions every day:

• Lead with Respect – You listen well, communicate with care, and treat everyone with dignity.
• Move with Intent – You act with purpose, stay focused, and bring discipline to your work.
• Figure It Out – You're curious, resourceful, and resilient when facing challenges or ambiguity.
• Go Together – You collaborate naturally, build strong relationships, and help the team succeed as one.
• Step Up – You take initiative, embrace responsibility, and lean into opportunities to contribute.
• Make It Matter – You take pride in the details, deliver quality, and aim for meaningful impact.
• Enjoy It – You bring positivity, enthusiasm, and energy that makes the workday better for everyone.

In addition to living our Scout values, you'll also bring:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Ability to work on-site at your 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is preferred 

What you'll gain

• A head start on your career with hands-on experience
• The chance to work alongside talented professionals on innovative projects that help bring best-in-class rugged SUVs and trucks to market
• An impact on products that will revolutionize the automotive industry
• Growth in your skills and a broader knowledge of the automotive industry

Pay Transparency

This is a paid internship program.

Hourly pay rate = $20 per hour

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