Finance Intern

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a motivated FP&A intern for a hands-on 10-week summer program at our San Jose headquarters. You will support financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting, working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications include 2nd/3rd year college or 2nd year MBA, advanced Excel, and solid accounting knowledge. The role emphasizes analytical, communication, and collaboration skills in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing 2nd or 3rd year in college, or 2nd year MBA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables).
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to convey complex financial information clearly in writing and speech.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets for departments and projects.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports with variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to translate operational metrics into financial insights.
• Consolidate financial data from multiple sources to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Handle ad-hoc analytical projects to support senior management decisions.
• Identify and propose improvements to FP&A processes and reporting tools.

Skills

Excel

Accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

2nd/3rd year college or 2nd year MBA

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.

Archer is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join Archer. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience within the FP&A team. This role is responsible for providing critical support in developing and maintaining financial forecasts, budgets, and performance reports for Archer. This role is vital for ensuring financial discipline and strategic focus of the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Assist the FP&A team with developing and maintaining financial models, forecasts, and budgets for various departments and projects
• Performance Reporting: Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, focusing on actual results versus budget/forecast variances
• Operational Support: Collaborate with operational teams (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing) to understand key business drivers, gather data, and translate operational metrics into financial insights
• Data Management: Assist in consolidating financial data from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency for reporting purposes
• Special Projects: Take on ad-hoc analytical projects to support senior management decision-making
• Process Improvement: Identify and propose improvements to existing FP&A processes and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy

What You Need:

• Going into the 2nd or 3rd year in college career, or 2nd year of MBA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation)
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely, both written and verbally.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a demanding environment.

Summer 2026 Internship Program Details:

• This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. Program dates are:
• May 26, 2026 - July 31, 2026
• June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026
• *We will not be able to accommodate interns outside of these two program dates.
• This role will be based at Archer in San Jose
• Relocation and housing will not be provided.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.