Financial Analyst; Summer

Job Summary
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Zipline is on a mission to transform logistics through autonomous delivery drones, and they are seeking a Strategic Finance Intern to support Operations Finance. The intern will analyze financial performance, streamline reporting, and develop insights that influence strategic decisions within the company.

Responsibilities
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• Support Operations Finance with metric development, reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling

• Query and analyze large operational datasets using SQL (Snowflake experience a plus)

• Build repeatable dashboards and tools in Excel, Google Sheets, and BI platforms to drive visibility into performance

• Partner with operations leaders to understand drivers of cost, efficiency, and performance across global sites

• Support ad-hoc analyses related to operational efficiency, unit economics, and scaling strategies

• Assist in month-end processes, variance analysis, and KPI reviews

• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving Supply Chain, Product, and Data teams

• Help improve internal processes by identifying gaps and implementing simple automation or workflow improvements

Qualifications
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Required
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• 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

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

Company
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Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of  employees. The company is currently Late Stage.