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Strategic Finance Intern (Summer 2027)

Zipline · 2027 Internships

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South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted
Aug 31

As a Strategic Finance Intern supporting Operations Finance, you will play a key role in helping Zipline understand and optimize the financial performance of our global operations. You’ll work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Data teams to build analyses, streamline reporting, and develop insights that directly influence strategic and operational decisions.

This role is ideal for someone who loves solving complex problems, is comfortable with data, and wants hands-on exposure to how a hardware-enabled, technology-driven business operates.

What you'd do

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

About Zipline · 2027 Internships

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably.