Financial Analysis & Strategy Analyst Intern

Zendesk • Madison, WI

103d • $29 - $45

About The Position

The Finance & Strategy team serves as trusted advisors to the company, informing and guiding critical C-level decisions through insightful analyses & thought-partnership. We are looking for bright, driven individuals who will succeed in a fast-paced environment and support our team in making sound recommendations that will allow the company to scale to the multi-Billion era. This ten-week, full-time position will run from June 8, 2026, to August 7, 2026. The primary functions of a Financial Analyst Intern are to deliver high-precision forecasting via financial models to deliver actionable insights, which will support you on your path to become a well-rounded finance professional. Our Intern Analysts are positioned to directly contribute to the success of the F&S team. Your impact will be felt immediately as you develop finance and business acumen to support Zendesk in this role.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or other Technical discipline with planned graduation in Spring 2025
• Experience with modeling and working with data
• Strong experience in Excel and other Office and/or Gsuite tools

Nice To Haves

• Positive attitude with an analytical mindset
• Desire to learn new things quickly
• Team player eager to develop professionally and grow with us
• Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail - an overall 'get it done' attitude

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results, distill and synthesize key trends, and communicate key risks & opportunities to influence business outcomes
• Build and maintain financial models to inform key business decisions
• Manage organizational budgets and partner with executives to empower them to invest with impact
• Implement improvements & automation to streamline current processes
• Build on foundation of strong relationships with our partners across the organization and drive cross-functional alignment
• Own high-precision forecasting and relevant scenarios for topline metrics
• Assist in preparation of monthly & quarterly P&L management reporting
• Tackle new & evolving priorities for the team, including ad hoc analyses

Benefits

• The US hourly base rate range for this position is $29.81-$45.19
• This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree