
Finance/Strategy Intern
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Overview
Job Description
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
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