Tech Financial Analyst Intern

Goodwill of North Georgia•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Responsible for leveraging AI models, data analytics tools, and financial reporting platforms to analyze financial data across the organization’s retail operations, mission department, and grant programs. This role supports data-driven decision-making by building dashboards, automating financial reports, and uncovering actionable insights that help leadership optimize revenue, control costs, and measure mission impact.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data modeling
Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, or similar libraries)
Experience with or willingness to learn Power BI or similar data visualization platforms
Foundational understanding of AI and machine learning concepts and their application to financial data
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to communicate complex data findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with nonprofit financial structures, grant accounting, or retail operations is a plus

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and organize financial data from retail store operations, mission programs, and grant funding sources to prepare datasets for analysis
Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel to visualize key financial metrics such as revenue trends, cost allocations, and grant expenditures
Apply AI and machine learning models using Python to identify patterns, forecast financial performance, and detect anomalies in retail sales and operational data
Analyze grant financial data to track spending against budgets, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and support grant reporting obligations
Develop automated financial reporting workflows to reduce manual effort and improve the accuracy and timeliness of recurring reports
Collaborate with the Finance, Retail Operations, and Mission departments to understand data needs and translate business questions into analytical solutions
Perform comparative analysis across retail locations and mission programs to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for revenue growth
Research and recommend emerging AI and analytics tools and techniques that can enhance the organization’s financial data capabilities
Present findings and data-driven recommendations to leadership through clear visualizations, written summaries, and verbal presentations
Support ad hoc financial analysis projects and other duties as assigned