Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a year-round Finance Intern for its location in Columbus, IN.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

As a Finance Intern, you will support the Controlling team in the analysis and monitoring of Prototype and Tooling financial performance.
This role is designed to provide broad exposure to industrial controlling, while offering flexibility compatible with academic commitments. You will work closely with the Prototype & Tooling Controller and the Controlling team, contributing to financial transparency, reliable reporting, and data driven decision making.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
•    Support financial analysis for Prototype and Tooling P&L, including cost tracking and variance analysis
•    Assist with actual vs. forecast / budget comparisons
•    Prepare recurring financial reports and ad hoc analyses for the controlling team
•    Contribute to the reliability and consistency of financial data used by management
Cost & Performance Monitoring
•    Support costing activities related to prototype and tooling operations
•    Help analyze margins, spending deviations, and cost drivers
•    Participate in productivity and cost optimization analyses
•    Support monitoring of financial KPIs relevant to Prototype and Tooling activities
Business & Cross Functional Support
•    Act as a finance interface with operations, engineering, and purchasing teams
•    Support data collection and validation in collaboration with Shared Services
•    Contribute to financial awareness through clear and structured analyses
•    Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting and data quality
Tools & Processes
•    Work with Excel and SAP
•    Support improvements in financial tracking and reporting templates
•    Assist in ensuring alignment with internal finance procedures and basic internal controls

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
•    Finance
•    Accounting
•    Business Administration
•    Economics or a related field
Skills & Competencies
•    Strong analytical mindset and interest in industrial finance
•    Solid Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables; Power BI is a plus)
•    Ability to work with data and translate numbers into clear conclusions
•    Good communication skills and ability to interact with non finance stakeholders
•    Organized, reliable, and eager to learn

Minimum 2.8 GPA

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.