Finance & Strategy Analyst Intern — Forecasting & Growth

Zendesk; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Zendesk in Madison, Wisconsin invites a Financial Analysis & Strategy Intern for a ten-week, full-time program from June 7, 2027 to August 6, 2027. You will deliver high-precision forecasting via financial models to support executive decision-making.

You will build and maintain models, help with monthly/quarterly P&L reporting, and explore automation to streamline processes. The role emphasizes data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and an AI-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field with graduation in Spring 2028.
• Experience with modeling and working with data
• Strong experience utilizing Gsuite, Excel and other Office tools
• Strong experience utilizing ChatGPT and other LLM tools

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results, distill and synthesize key trends, and communicate key risks & opportunities to influence business outcomes
• Build and maintain financial models to inform key business decisions
• Manage organizational budgets and partner with executives to empower them to invest with impact
• Implement improvements & automation to streamline current processes
• Own high-precision forecasting and relevant scenarios for topline metrics
• Assist in preparation of monthly & quarterly P&L management reporting

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Excel

GSuite

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Zendesk in Madison, Wisconsin invites a Financial Analysis & Strategy Intern for a ten-week, full-time program from June 7, 2027 to August 6, 2027. You will deliver high-precision forecasting via financial models to support executive decision-making.

You will build and maintain models, help with monthly/quarterly P&L reporting, and explore automation to streamline processes. The role emphasizes data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and an AI-first mindset.