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Intern, General Finance

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

 

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.


Location: Canton,MI, USA  

 

 

Company Description

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

 

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

 

Yazaki Culture

Here at Yazaki, we foster a culture that embodies the Yazaki Spirit: Fortitude, Service Mindset and Foresight.  We are goal driven with a high level of perseverance and ability to adapt as we engage with each other and our customers.  We connect with each other to help our partners succeed while holding ourselves and others accountable.  We work to make the complex simple seeing around corners to anticipate the needs of our internal and external customers.

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a motivated Summer Intern to join our BU Finance team in Canton/MI.  The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, results-oriented environment and is eager to make meaningful contributions to the organization. This internship runs full-time from May 11, 2026 to August 15, 2026.

 

What you will be doing:

  • Project Work: Bring creativity and new ways of thinking into Financial Planning and Analysis department with a focus on developing improvements to our forecasting and analysis tools to help the team improve efficiency and automation in everyday work. Specific projects will include helping to develop improvements to the rolling forecast process, develop new reports to aid in automation of volume, price, and mix variance analysis. An intern will participate in meetings with key stakeholders and obtain firsthand experience of collaborating with business units in an FP&A accounting team.
  • Success Metrics: Display a willingness to learn. Learn from mistakes and contribute new ideas for efficiency and automation in daily finance activities. Participate actively in meetings and training sessions. Be willing to speak up asking questions and sharing ideas. Complete projects related to efficiency and automation improvements in the forecasting and analysis.

 

What you will bring to the table:

  • Education: Enrollment in a 4-year degree program at an accredited institution during the internship period.
  • Relevant Background: Experience and / or pursuit of a degree with a Major in accounting and finance, accounting information systems, or data analytics.
  • Academic Standing: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Commitment: Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks between May 11, 2026, and August 14, 2026
  • Technical Skills:  Microsoft Excel, Power Query/Power BI Skills, Python or SQL
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.

 

What we can provide you:

  • A glimpse into your full potential
  • Hands-on, practical experience
  • Direct exposure to and mentorship from industry experts
  • Opportunities to expand and strengthen your professional network
  • A supportive and safe environment to learn and grow
  • Competitive pay

 

 

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.

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