Tech Financial Analyst Intern

Job Summary :

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.

Essential Functions :

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

Job Requirements and Qualifications :

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 Familiarity with nonprofit financial structures, grant accounting, or retail operations is a plus Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment

Working Environment Conditions/Requirements :

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer The ability to bend, reach, and grasp throughout the work day Must be able to work flexible hours as required to support project deadlines and reporting cycles Occasional travel to retail locations or mission program sites may be required for data gathering