Investment Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

Tommy’s is looking to hire an Investment Analyst intern within Tommy’s Express Capital, a corporate and capital strategy division which forms and manages private funds that accelerate growth for Tommy’s and its franchise partners. The Investment Intern will play a critical role in multiple deals and be closely involved with finance/investments, fundraising, investor relations, growth strategy, real estate, and franchise development at the Tommy’s corporate level.

Tommy’s internship program offers hands-on work experience, the opportunity to participate in team meetings and projects, exposure to leadership and team members company-wide, a fun and engaging work environment, valuable learning and development on multiple topic areas, and a competitive hourly pay rate. The summer program will run from middle of May through the first week of August.

Position Responsibilities:

Internship Program Participation

Participate in team meetings and projects to enhance processes, innovation, drive company measurables, and learn about the organization
Support team in meeting team objectives by owning or assisting with various projects
Track progress on work and projects in order to provide updates to management as needed
Attend learning and development opportunities to grow professionally and learn about the Tommy’s brand
To conclude internship, prepare a presentation to showcase your work to others within the internship program and team members company-wide

Financial Modeling and Analysis

Build and maintain complex financial models to analyze different business cases, investment structures, debt covenants, and investor returns
Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research and analysis to support financial forecasts and strategic decision-making
Assist with the development of financial models to inform asset acquisition / sale decisions
Prepare detailed financial projections and forecasts

Document Preparation

Draft presentations, pitch decks, and investor communications
Review and analyze legal documents, such as term sheets, lease agreements, and debt/equity agreements

Growth Strategy

Help identify, evaluate, and execute growth strategies (e.g., international growth efforts, strategic partnerships)
Explore creative financing solutions for franchise partners

Team Support

Work collaboratively with franchise development, real estate, data & analytics, and other team members across the organization
Participate in brainstorming sessions and support with administrative and logistical tasks as needed

Other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Qualifications & Candidate Attributes:

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business
Strong academic performance
Technical savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office; including Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Process-oriented and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize workload
Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise good judgment and make sound data-backed decisions
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Views customer care as high priority; exhibits a positive can-do attitude
Displays a strong initiative and drive to identify gaps and fill them

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This role operates in a professional office environment located at our headquarters facility in Holland, MI. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. We will help connect selected candidates with temporary housing options at the expense of Intern.
To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, team member must be able to:

Work and commute in all weather conditions
Able to effectively communicate, listen, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange information
Able to walk, bend, twist, turn, stoop, climb steps, reach with hands, use hands to fingers
Work in a fast-paced environment where they will often be multitasking
Move about inside the office to access standard office equipment
Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as keyboard, copy machine and printer
Remain in a stationary position 50%+ of the time, alternating between sitting and standing
Ability to move and lift up to 30 pounds
Drive between company locations and/or vendors or suppliers as needed while on job

Overview of Tommy Enterprises Companies:
Tommy's Express is a national franchise for outstanding car washes and car care services. Powered by industry leading technology and decades of experience and planning, Tommy's Express car washes deliver a cutting-edge car wash experience unlike anything you've encountered before. Our fully automatic washes feature advances including the easy-loading car wash dual belt conveyor, wide open car wash bay for natural lighting, advanced presoak and sealer services, and free high-power self-serve vacuums on site.

Tommy’s Express Operations consists of a number of corporately owned Tommy’s Express car wash locations across the country. This is a quickly growing operation with intentions to open or acquire 3-5 new locations per year through the launch of Tommy’s Express Capital, a new private fund strategy.

Tommy Car Wash Systems (“TCWS”) is the power behind our Tommy’s Express equipment. TCWS is a team of passionate car wash professionals working to create opportunities for our partners to become the best car wash operators they can be. We provide modular building designs, robust stainless-steel car wash equipment, an advanced Wash Club license plate reader system, the Tommy Transporter belt, high performance wash detergents, and an industry-leading franchise opportunity. At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we have a solution for almost any size operator. Our team has assisted in the development of hundreds of some of the most successful car washes around the world. Together, Tommy’s Express and Tommy Car Wash Systems make up the Tommy’s Corporate brand, headquartered in Holland, MI.