What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Student Program - Manufacturing position at FCA?
STUDENT PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Stellantis Student Program is a part-time position requiring employees to work year-round, 24 hours per week (Monday-Friday during normal business hours). Candidates who are selected for the program will work with their manager to determine a consistent weekly work schedule where candidates fulfill the 24-hour requirement, while balancing their class schedule. During the summer months, student employees may potentially work 40 hours per week. This determination will be at management’s discretion.
The Stellantis Student Program is an experiential learning program. Program highlights include:
Flexible part-time schedule
Competitive pay
Participants will gain valuable field experience
Participants will add value to the organization through their work assignments
Potential academic course credit
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
The Stellantis Finance Student Program allows individuals to gain experience and exposure across the many different facets of a strategic enterprise. Within the program, students will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with people who work together as a team to continually think bigger and bolder.
Students will directly support our Manufacturing Finance team in one of our Detroit-based Manufacturing plant locations. Students will gain industry experience, interface with various levels within Finance, and apply their coursework to drive results.
Overview:
Working in a manufacturing facility is a very dynamic environment where you will work collaboratively with other financial analysts and cross functional team members. A large portion of a typical day is spent on the plant floor interacting with various departments in a team environment trying to resolve current operating issues.
What you’ll do:
The Finance Student Program employees will assume responsibilities related to forecasting, the capitalization and disposal of assets and assisting in ad hoc analysis. This role will collaborate with operating management and Corporate Finance and Accounting teams.
This position is responsible for:
Working as part of a team responsible for the accurate and timely processing of asset accounting activities for Manufacturing facilities in the greater Detroit area
Providing accounting support to operating and finance staffs for asset capitalization, transfers, and disposals, asset reuse and useful life adjustments
Controlling asset master record creation as well as asset master changes for assigned operating groups
Coordinating and monitoring month end closing activities performed by external accounting services provider for assigned plants
Maintaining compliance with internal controls over asset accounting
Performing analysis, reporting and studies as required by leadership
Prepare monthly accrual JV's to accurately report period costs
Ad hoc assignments as needed by Manufacturing Finance.
What you’ll learn:
Developing relationships with multiple aspects of the organization to achieve the financial goals
Business plan and model year budget development
How to drive SOX control, manage annual asset audits, perform annual physical inventories
M&E Acquire to Retire asset management process utilized at Stellantis
The monthly asset close process and all areas that impact it
How to navigate and use multiple modules (FI, CO, AA, MM, PS) within the PSAP system
How multiple organizations interact with asset accounting
Monitor and maintain SOX compliance for the location
Building a foundation of in-depth knowledge of FCA financial and manufacturing processes
STELLANTIS DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, F-1, etc.) FOR THIS ROLE. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE IN ORDER TO WORK IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a post high school degree.
Ability to work 24 hours per week, year-round.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Majoring in Finance, Accounting or similar discipline
Graduation date of April 2026 or later
GPA of 3.0 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)
Previous internship or accounting/finance related work experience
Good working knowledge of accounting principles, methods and techniques
High proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interest in the automotive industry and new technologies
Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various organization levels and with external partners
Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and achieve goals in a fast-paced environment
Proven leadership in academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, or service organizations
EOE / Disability / Veteran
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
The Stellantis Student Program is a part-time position requiring employees to work year-round, 24 hours per week (Monday-Friday during normal business hours). Candidates who are selected for the program will work with their manager to determine a consistent weekly work schedule where candidates fulfill the 24-hour requirement, while balancing their class schedule. During the summer months, student employees may potentially work 40 hours per week. This determination will be at management’s discretion.
The Stellantis Student Program is an experiential learning program. Program highlights include:
Flexible part-time schedule
Competitive pay
Participants will gain valuable field experience
Participants will add value to the organization through their work assignments
Potential academic course credit
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
The Stellantis Finance Student Program allows individuals to gain experience and exposure across the many different facets of a strategic enterprise. Within the program, students will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with people who work together as a team to continually think bigger and bolder.
Students will directly support our Manufacturing Finance team in one of our Detroit-based Manufacturing plant locations. Students will gain industry experience, interface with various levels within Finance, and apply their coursework to drive results.
Overview:
Working in a manufacturing facility is a very dynamic environment where you will work collaboratively with other financial analysts and cross functional team members. A large portion of a typical day is spent on the plant floor interacting with various departments in a team environment trying to resolve current operating issues.
What you’ll do:
The Finance Student Program employees will assume responsibilities related to forecasting, the capitalization and disposal of assets and assisting in ad hoc analysis. This role will collaborate with operating management and Corporate Finance and Accounting teams.
This position is responsible for:
Working as part of a team responsible for the accurate and timely processing of asset accounting activities for Manufacturing facilities in the greater Detroit area
Providing accounting support to operating and finance staffs for asset capitalization, transfers, and disposals, asset reuse and useful life adjustments
Controlling asset master record creation as well as asset master changes for assigned operating groups
Coordinating and monitoring month end closing activities performed by external accounting services provider for assigned plants
Maintaining compliance with internal controls over asset accounting
Performing analysis, reporting and studies as required by leadership
Prepare monthly accrual JV's to accurately report period costs
Ad hoc assignments as needed by Manufacturing Finance.
What you’ll learn:
Developing relationships with multiple aspects of the organization to achieve the financial goals
Business plan and model year budget development
How to drive SOX control, manage annual asset audits, perform annual physical inventories
M&E Acquire to Retire asset management process utilized at Stellantis
The monthly asset close process and all areas that impact it
How to navigate and use multiple modules (FI, CO, AA, MM, PS) within the PSAP system
How multiple organizations interact with asset accounting
Monitor and maintain SOX compliance for the location
Building a foundation of in-depth knowledge of FCA financial and manufacturing processes
STELLANTIS DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, F-1, etc.) FOR THIS ROLE. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE IN ORDER TO WORK IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a post high school degree.
Ability to work 24 hours per week, year-round.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Majoring in Finance, Accounting or similar discipline
Graduation date of April 2026 or later
GPA of 3.0 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)
Previous internship or accounting/finance related work experience
Good working knowledge of accounting principles, methods and techniques
High proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interest in the automotive industry and new technologies
Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various organization levels and with external partners
Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and achieve goals in a fast-paced environment
Proven leadership in academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, or service organizations
EOE / Disability / Veteran
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
