Finance Business Analyst Intern

Red Hat, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat, Inc. is seeking a Finance Business Analyst intern in Raleigh to participate in day-to-day finance work, mentored by a senior team member.

You will gain experience in financial data management and analysis, collaborating with analysts, data scientists, and finance operations to deliver timely performance reports and actionable insights. The program emphasizes professional development, networking, and meaningful work, with opportunities to contribute to key initiatives and financial

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze data.
• Able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and logistical skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect input from internal finance teams and stakeholders to understand needs.
• Conduct competitive analyses of financial performance and metrics.
• Develop and prioritize financial requirements, metrics, and insights.
• Translate findings into visual presentations and reports for decision-makers.
• Network with fellow interns and collaborate in a busy finance setting.

Skills

Excellent English

Task management

Stakeholder communication

Organizational skills

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Summary At Red Hat, our interns are an integral part of the team. They don’t get relegated to busywork or unimportant tasks, but participate in the day-to-day work and are active contributors to their team. We are currently looking for Finance Business Analyst interns to join us in Raleigh. You will work closely with a senior mentor to gain financial, technical and analytical knowledge, and collaborate with a broader international finance team. In this role you will apply financial data management and analysis techniques to assess the health, performance, and sustainability of key initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with financial analysts, data scientists, and finance operations teams to gain valuable insights into how financial models and data-driven strategies impact our business. You'll also collaborate with finance stakeholders to deliver timely reports on financial performance and key metrics to support Red Hat's financial planning and decision-making. The focus for Red Hat's Intern Program is a dual partnership between the Emerging Talent Team, and our intern managers. We can offer you professional development, social engagement and networking, performance and development, and meaningful work throughout your time at Red Hat.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and document input from internal finance teams, Red Hat customers, and stakeholders to understand customer needs and requirements.
• Conduct competitive analysis by researching financial performance and metrics of competitors, documenting insights on strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop and prioritize financial requirements, performance metrics, and strategic insights.
• Translate key findings into visualized presentations and reports for decision‑makers.
• Network with other talented interns in a workplace where you can be yourself and thrive

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines and analyze data to foster data-driven decisions
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain communication with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and logistical skills
• Passion, curiosity, and desire to create new things and examine how things work internally
• Willingness to learn and proactively work as a part of a wider team

Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email [e-mail]. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application will not receive a reply. We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes.

We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge. At Red Hat, our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It’s what makes us who we are. Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in the technology industry work here. Whether we’re building software, championing our products, or training new associates, we’re collaborating openly to make a difference in the world of open source and beyond.