Strategic Finance Intern (Summer 2027)

Zipline • South San Francisco, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Strategic Finance Intern supporting Operations Finance, you will help Zipline understand and optimize the financial performance of its global operations. You will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Data teams to build analyses, streamline reporting, and develop insights that influence strategic and operational decisions. The role offers hands-on exposure to how a hardware-enabled, technology-driven business operates and is suited to someone who enjoys solving complex problems and working with data.

Zipline’s Strategic Finance team partners with Go-to-Market, Marketing, Product, and Engineering on commercial strategy. It supports pricing, forecasting, partner deal structuring, user and partner economics, and scenario planning across core revenue channels and emerging products. The team is based at Zipline’s South San Francisco headquarters in an in-person/hybrid environment; this internship itself is full-time and in-person at the South San Francisco office. Summer 2027 interns will be hosted from May/June to August/September.

Requirements

• Strong analytical mindset and comfort understanding complex operations in detail.
• Experience with SQL, relational databases, and large datasets.
• High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including the ability to build and manage structured, dynamic financial models.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional partners from 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.
• Knowledge of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and core financial analysis concepts such as unit economics, scenario analysis, and return on capital.
• Eagerness to take on a wide variety of problems and learn quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Snowflake experience.
• Experience with dbt or modern data stacks.
• Interest in hardware-focused or technology-enabled businesses.
• Experience in technology, healthcare devices, or operations-heavy industries.
• Prior experience in operational finance, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or analytics.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Relocation support may be available.
• A housing stipend may be available.
• Overtime pay may be available.
• Paid sick time may be available.
• Other benefits may be available where applicable and subject to local requirements.

What This Job Offers

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