Financial Analyst Intern (Spring 2027)

Zipline • South San Francisco, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Financial Analyst Intern supporting the Operations Finance team at Zipline, you will play a crucial role in enhancing Zipline's understanding and optimization of its global operations' financial performance. You will collaborate closely with the Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Data teams to develop analyses, refine reporting processes, and generate insights that directly inform strategic and operational decision-making. This position is ideal for individuals who excel at solving complex problems, are proficient with data, and seek practical experience in a hardware-enabled, technology-driven business environment.

Requirements

• A strong analytical mindset with comfort getting into the details and understanding how complex operations function.
• Experience with SQL, relational databases, and working with large datasets (Snowflake preferred; experience with dbt or modern data stacks is a plus).
• High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets; ability to build and manage structured and dynamic financial models.
• Strong communication skills—comfortable interacting with cross-functional partners who have diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to work with imperfect information and drive clarity in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and a desire to create processes that bring structure and accountability.
• Interest in hardware-focused or technology-enabled businesses; experience in technology, healthcare devices, or operations-heavy industries is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and core financial analysis concepts (e.g., unit economics, scenario analysis, return on capital).
• A “general athlete” mentality—eager to jump into a wide variety of problems and learn quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in operational finance, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or analytics is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations Finance with metric development, reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Query and analyze large operational datasets using SQL (Snowflake experience a plus).
• Build repeatable dashboards and tools in Excel, Google Sheets, and BI platforms to drive visibility into performance.
• Partner with operations leaders to understand drivers of cost, efficiency, and performance across global sites.
• Support ad-hoc analyses related to operational efficiency, unit economics, and scaling strategies.
• Assist in month-end processes, variance analysis, and KPI reviews.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving Supply Chain, Product, and Data teams.
• Help improve internal processes by identifying gaps and implementing simple automation or workflow improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed