What does a typical day look like for an Financial Planning and Analysis intern?
Assist with preparing and distributing financial analysis and reporting packages, and analyze information related to current performance versus budget and forecast
Work with other Financial Analysts to prepare sensitivity analyses on the impact to revenue, expenses, and profitability by modeling changes in key variables
Develop detailed financial forecasts of the financial statements, incorporating key financial and operational metrics
Pull, clean, and reconcile financial and operational data from multiple sources, and ensure the numbers in your models and reports tie out
Perform variance analysis, investigate the drivers behind the numbers, and summarize your findings for the FP&A team in a clear, concise way
Support month-end, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting cycles with updates to models and supporting schedules
Build and refine reporting and dashboards that track key financial and operational metrics, and look for ways to make recurring reports more scalable and automated
Document model assumptions, methodologies, and processes so that your work can be reviewed, understood, and reused by others
- Own a project or analysis during your internship and present your findings and recommendations to the FP&A team
What will I need to thrive in this role?
Junior or Senior in college working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another related field
Foundational knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including the three financial statements and how they connect
Analytical and financial modeling skills preferred
Confident in Excel, VBA, MS Office, and Google Sheets skills
Familiarity with Cloud-based planning systems, NetSuite and Tableau preferred
Knowledge of how to work with large amounts of data to develop scalable financial reporting solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a habit of asking "why" behind the numbers and checking your work before you share it
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working with large volumes of financial data
Outstanding communication and organization abilities, including the ability to explain financial concepts and findings clearly to non-finance teammates and to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Handle sensitive and confidential financial information with honesty and integrity
Collaboration, receptiveness to feedback, and eagerness to learn
What does high performance look like?
You follow through with all assignments in a timely manner
You give 100% to all tasks and projects you are given
You will take full ownership of your projects and follow through to completion
Your models and reports are accurate, clearly documented, and trusted by the people who rely on them
You go beyond the numbers: you explain what is driving the results and recommend a clear next step
You spot issues and risks early and bring forward solutions, not just problems
You look for ways to automate or simplify recurring analyses and manual work
You ask thoughtful questions, seek out feedback, and apply it quickly
What is my potential for career growth?
This role will provide opportunities for mentorship and networking. You will build hands-on experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis that translates directly to careers in corporate finance, FP&A, and strategic finance. It could also lead to a potential full-time job following excellent performance throughout the internship.
What is the team like?
Skills Required
- Junior or senior in college pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Foundational knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including the three financial statements and their relationships
- Analytical and financial modeling skills
- Confidence using Excel, VBA, Microsoft Office, and Google Sheets
- Familiarity with cloud-based planning systems, NetSuite, and Tableau
- Ability to work with large amounts of data and develop scalable financial reporting solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with financial data
- Outstanding communication and organizational abilities
- Ability to explain financial concepts and findings clearly to non-finance teammates
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information with honesty and integrity
- Collaboration, receptiveness to feedback, and eagerness to learn
Pattern Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly offered and described as generous, with RSU sharing and access to stock included in total compensation. Equity availability is positioned as a core element for employees across the company.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid sick days indicate a wide-ranging time-off policy. These offerings create breadth for both vacation needs and family-related leave.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a fully vested company match from day one (up to 4%) strengthens long-term financial security. Immediate vesting underscores emphasis on retirement benefits.
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