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