Zipline
Strategic Finance Intern (Spring 2027)
South San Francisco, California, USA +1 · Internship · Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, USA
South San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- Prior experience in operational finance, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or analytics is a plus, but not required.
- Visa sponsorship
- Unable to sponsor work visas for applicants to this position.
About the job
Supports Operations Finance by analyzing operational performance, improving reporting, and developing financial insights for strategic and operational decisions.
What you'll do
- Develop metrics, reporting, forecasts, and financial models; assist with month-end processes, variance analysis, and KPI reviews.
- Query operational datasets and build repeatable dashboards and tools to improve performance visibility.
- Analyze operational costs, efficiency, and unit economics; partner across teams and improve processes through automation or workflow changes.
What they ask for
- Experience with SQL, relational databases, and large datasets.
- High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including building and managing financial models.
- Knowledge of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and financial analysis concepts.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; able to work with imperfect information.
Nice to have
- Snowflake; experience with dbt or modern data stacks.
- Interest or experience in hardware-focused, technology-enabled, healthcare-device, or operations-heavy businesses.
Pay
$37 per hour (hourly rate)
Tools
SQL, Snowflake, dbt, Excel, Google Sheets
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