About the role#
We are looking for a student to join our Production Finance team for the Winter 2027 term. This role supports our manufacturing, quality, material planning, and logistics functions during a production ramp and product launch phase. You will work on-site in Garden Grove, California, for 40 hours per week. This is a paid internship offering $25-35 per hour. A $1,000 relocation stipend is available for those living more than 50 miles away.
What you'll do#
- Support financial reporting and analysis for manufacturing and operational functions.
- Assist in building and maintaining production-focused financial models, including labor cost tracking, inventory movements, and logistics analytics.
- Develop standardized tracking tools and templates to improve monthly close, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Identify manual, spreadsheet-heavy workflows and design scalable, automated solutions.
- Assist with data reconciliation between operational data and financial reporting outputs.
- Document end-to-end processes and create guides for repeatable workflows.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- An MBA or other related Master's program is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with data in Google Sheets or Excel.
- Strong interest in manufacturing, operations, and data-driven problem solving.
- Python knowledge is highly desirable.
- Ability to work on-site 4-5 days per week.
Location & details#
- Location: Garden Grove, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11 to April 30 or January 11 to March 12).
- Work Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Harbinger
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company based in Garden Grove, California. Founded in 2021, the firm develops proprietary vehicle technologies for the medium-duty electric vehicle market. It currently employs 399 people. The company focuses on building electric platforms for commercial use.
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