Internship in Central Controlling (International Student)

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

The best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating. 

Only one thing will never change – It will wear a star.

The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we're hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes’ luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined. 

Our Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace.  Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future! 

Essential Functions

• Multiple projects based on the needs at that time (e.g. optimization of financial reporting processes, automate reports, ...)

• Create reporting dashboards with Power-BI
• Further development and optimization of our SharePoint 
• Make positive contributions to the company and bring fresh ideas for continuous improvement
• Further development and optimization of approval process for purchase requesitions
• Tracking of cost saving measures as well as optimization of process & reporting
• Support general business processes which expose Finance processes of an international company
• Support controlling activities and take over responsibility for some process steps (e.g. update cost planning in collaboration with business partners)
• Support month-end closing activities (e.g. upload monthly headcount & cost actuals in financial planning system TM1, perform sense checks, conduct deviation analysis, ...)
• Support reporting activities from Mercedes Benz U.S. International Inc. to Mercedes-Benz AG in Germany
• Prepare presentations to support management decision making processes
• Support daily operations of our financial planning system TM1

Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position.

Education

Student in: Finance/ Controlling, Industrial Engineering or in a related area, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills 

• Fluent in English (oral/written)

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• SAP
• Power-BI
• Power Query

Preferred Start Date

• July 2026

Benefits

• Paid Internship - hourly rate $18
• Coverage of visa costs
• $700 housing bonus 

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in University or in a gap year between Bachelor's and Master’s degree
• Studies outside of the U.S.A (we are not accepting applications from students who are currently studying in the U.S.A)
• A minimum of 3 semesters of studies in relevant field of study
• Available for a minimum of 6 months

How to apply

To be considered for an internship, you must attach all the following documents:

• Cover letter including starting availability
• Detailed CV/Resume
• Transcript of records from University 
• High School Diploma
• Working references (if available)
• Certificate of enrollment 

Thank you for your interest in Merced