Intern, Finance - Spring 2027

BMW Group · Santa Monica, California United States · The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $25.30 The hourly rate for Graduate students is $32.20

  • Paid
  • Full -Time Internship

About the role

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

  • Support project managers in planning, tracking, and reporting on active projects, including timelines, budgets, resourcing, and deliverables in Adobe Workfront.
  • Support the CFO and the Project Management Manager on finance, studio operations and resource-planning tasks, including preparing reports and data visualization
  • Build and maintain Excel models using advanced formulas, pivot tables, and lookups to keep project and financial data accurate and current.
  • Write Python scripts to clean, combine, and analyze data from multiple sources, and automate recurring reporting tasks.
  • Develop and update HTML dashboards that give teams a clear, real-time view of project health and financial performance.
  • Explore the potential of AI tools to improve efficiency, productivity, data visualization, communication, etc
  • Translate tables and numbers into simple, visual takeaways for design teams, helping non-technical colleagues understand what the data means and what to do next.
  • Create clear, well-structured PowerPoint presentations for project reviews, client updates, and internal leadership meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve project management and finance processes, and help put those improvements into practice.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
  • US Work Authorization required.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
  • Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
  • Ability to work full-time (40.0 hours/week).
  • Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

  • Field of study: Finance, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong math and analytical skills, with comfort working through numbers and spotting errors or trends in data.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Coding experience, ideally in Python; familiarity with HTML/CSS for building simple dashboards is a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex or numeric information simply to visual, non-technical audiences.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Experience working with various AI tools for development and curiosity about how AI tools can improve workflows and efficiency.
  • Preferences:
  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., Adobe Workfront, Asana, Smartsheet, Jira).
  • Familiarity with collaborative and design tools (e.g., Figma, Miro, Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Coursework or experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or project management.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires four in-office days at the Santa Monica, CA office and one remote day.

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