As part of the Signet Jewelers family, R2Net combines industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to transform how customers shop for diamonds and fine jewelry online. Blue Nile pioneered online diamond engagement ring shopping with a focus on quality, education, and transparency. Together, Blue Nile set the standard for digital excellence in the jewelry industry and continue to lead the way in customer experience, data-driven decision-making, and ecommerce innovation.
R2Net’s Strategic Finance Internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of data, strategy, and innovation within the fine jewelry and diamond industry. Based in our New York City office, interns will be embedded within core business units such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, or Customer Service.
Each intern will take ownership of one to two strategic business questions and partner closely with internal stakeholders. Supported by the Finance and Analytics team, interns will help drive insights and deliver actionable recommendations that directly influence decisions at Blue Nile.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Strategic Finance and business stakeholders to scope and evaluate key financial and strategic questions
- Perform financial and operational analysis using Excel-based models, including:
- Revenue, margin, and contribution profitability analysis
- Budget vs. forecast vs. actual variance analysis
- Cost structure, fixed vs. variable expense, and efficiency analysis
- Unit economics and return-on-investment assessments
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis to support planning decisions
- Support elements of monthly and quarterly performance analysis and forecasting, budgeting, and long-range plan processes
- Partner with Strategic Finance and business stakeholders to scope and evaluate key financial and strategic questions
- Help improve financial models and recurring reporting, while synthesizing analysis into concise slides and narratives for management to drive decision-making
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Proficient in Excel; familiarity with Tableau or other data visualization tools is preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate unclear data into business insights.
- Self-starter with excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Must be able to work full-time on-site in New York City for the full 8-week internship period.
Benefits
Hourly pay rate: $17.00 - 19.50. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications. At this time, R2NET will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
What You'll Gain:
- Real-world experience solving impactful business challenges.
- Exposure to ecommerce, luxury retail, and supply chain dynamics.
- Mentorship from experts across Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Engineering.
- A portfolio-ready dashboard project used by leadership at Blue Nile and James Allen.
- An opportunity to influence strategy and innovation at a leading fine jewelry company.
Additional Information: R2NET INC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. R2NET INC. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. #LI-WK1
What We Do
Blue Nile is the largest online retailer of certified diamonds, engagement rings, and fine jewelry. Our customers come to us for some of the most important moments of their lives. They count on Blue Nile to provide them with the most premium jewelry and the customer experience in the industry. Because of this, technology at Blue Nile is not your average gig. We obsess with our employee experience from start to finish, ensuring an incredible and premium experience every step of the way. Blue Nile technology culture is a learning culture. We seek many voices and perspectives to learn from each other and engineer the best possible solutions. We obsess over measurement, data, security, and automation to allow us to focus our creativity where it counts -- the employee and customer experience. If you're up for uniquely meaningful technology challenges, we'd love to add your voice to the team!
Why Work With Us
Our Technology Teams celebrate achievements and are inspired by success. They are nimble, innovative, and resourceful and make an impact on both the business and each customer’s personal experience. We value hard work, flexibility, and curiosity and collaborate to solve problems, constantly improve, and implement meaningful changes.
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