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Data Analyst Intern / Finance Analyst Intern

Posted: 10 hours ago

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Role Description The Data Analyst Intern / Finance Analyst Intern supports analytical, financial, and reporting activities that help teams make informed, data-driven decisions. This role provides hands-on exposure to data analysis, financial modeling, process improvement, and business performance evaluation. Working closely with analysts, finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, the intern assists in gathering data, preparing reports, conducting basic analysis, and supporting ongoing projects that contribute to organizational goals.Key responsibilities include collecting and cleaning datasets, updating spreadsheets or dashboards, and assisting with financial or operational reporting. The intern may conduct variance analysis, review financial statements, and help prepare summaries of revenue, expenses, or key performance indicators. The Data Analyst Intern / Finance Analyst Intern also supports research into trends, performance drivers, market benchmarks, or forecasting assumptions that contribute to planning and strategic discussions.The role may involve assisting with data validation activities, running queries, preparing charts and visualizations, and documenting analytical processes. The intern helps ensure data accuracy, maintains organized records, and supports the preparation of presentations or insights decks for internal teams. Collaboration is essential, as the intern may work with departments such as product, operations, sales, accounting, and management to understand information needs and deliver timely analytical support.Success in this position requires curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to approach problems logically. The intern should be comfortable working with numbers, learning new tools, and translating basic insights into simple, clear summaries. This role provides a strong foundation in both data analysis and financial evaluation, offering practical experience that supports growth toward future analytical or finance positions.Qualifications • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with interest in data analysis and financial evaluation. • Proficiency with spreadsheets and basic data tools; willingness to learn databases, analytical platforms, or financial modeling techniques. • Ability to review data for accuracy, identify inconsistencies, and maintain well-structured documentation. • Basic understanding of financial concepts, metrics, and reporting principles. • Strong communication skills for preparing clear summaries, reports, and presentations. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving. • Willingness to learn new systems, analytical methods, and financial processes. • A proactive, curious, and reliable mindset with the ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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