Summer Intern, Finance

Emerson Collective • Palo Alto, CA

14d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. Emerson Collective’s summer internship program places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, undergraduate students graduating in 2026 - in paid internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners XQ Institute , E Pluribus Unum , and Chicago CRED . We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration. The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from June 15 through August 7, 2026. A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place June 10–12. See below for more details. Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted. The Finance team plays a key role in supporting every team at Emerson Collective by delivering financial insights that power decision-making across our resources to drive impact. As the Finance intern, you'll gain hands-on exposure to the fundamentals of financial reporting, month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis at a mission-driven company. You’ll work closely with team members across departments and use technologies such as Google Sheets, OpenAI, Cube FP&A, and LookerStudio to help develop and strengthen our models, reports, and dashboards to discover new financial insights and drive financial optimization decision-making. You’ll also contribute to our AI and automation initiatives, helping test and develop new tools to make financial processes faster, smarter, and more efficient.

Requirements

• Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, preferably pursuing a degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Solid understanding of financial concepts such as forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to AI Initiatives: Support the finance team’s AI initiatives by assisting with the testing and implementation of AI applications to bolster how we support budget owners at the collective.
• Assist in Financial Reporting: Support the finance team in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.
• Support Forecasting: Work alongside the team to assist in developing and refining department forecasts to ensure alignment with organizational goals and budgets.
• Conduct Variance Analysis: Analyze budget vs. actual variances and provide insights to identify trends and areas for potential cost optimization.
• Enhance Financial Models and Dashboards: Utilize core FP&A tools to develop and maintain financial models, reports, and dashboards that drive key decision-making in Looker Studio.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Engage with team members and stakeholders from various departments to gather information, understand financial needs, and deliver data-driven insights.

Benefits

• All interns are paid $25 per hour and can expect to work 40 hours per week from June 15 to August 7 (eight weeks).
• Interns will also be paid $25 per hour for onboarding and orientation sessions taking place June 10–12 .
• All interns receive a lunch allowance and a commuter allowance , and may also receive travel and housing allowances as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern