Financial Analyst Intern

Overland AI•Seattle, WA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Overland AI is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst Intern to join our Business Operations team for a 6–8 week internship, with the possibility of extending to 12 weeks based on performance and business needs. This role offers hands-on experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business operations within a rapidly growing defense technology company. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, comfortable working with large datasets, and excited to help build scalable financial processes that support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong academic performance with demonstrated interest in corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, or business operations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, complex formulas, and pivot tables
Understanding of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to create clear, professional presentations
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and contributing to a rapidly growing organization

Nice To Haves

Detail-Oriented: You care deeply about data integrity and take pride in producing accurate work
Curious: You are eager to learn how a high-growth hardware and software company operates
Proactive: You seek out opportunities to contribute and thrive in dynamic environments
Business-Minded: You understand how operational decisions impact financial outcomes and company performance

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining and scaling financial and operating models to reflect evolving business needs
Perform Budget vs. Actual (BvA) analysis across departments and programs, identifying key drivers of variances and opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy
Extract, cleanse, and consolidate financial and operational data from multiple systems into centralized reporting datasets
Build and maintain bottom-up financial models to support business planning and ad hoc analysis requests
Support monthly and quarterly reporting processes by preparing analyses and presentation materials for leadership
Assist in developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) across functions
Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to improve financial visibility and reporting consistency
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability