Finance & Strategy Intern: Forecasting & Modeling (Hybrid)

Zendesk, Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Zendesk, Inc. is offering a Financial Analysis & Strategy Analyst Intern position for ten weeks in a hybrid US-based environment. The role focuses on high-precision forecasting, financial modeling, and supporting executive decision-making.

Successful candidates will work closely with the Finance & Strategy team, gain exposure to P&L reporting, and develop finance and business acumen to help Zendesk scale. The program runs June 7, 2027, to August 6, 2027, with potential for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's degree with planned 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 and communicate risks & opportunities
• Build and maintain financial models for key decisions
• Manage budgets and partner with executives to invest with impact
• Implement improvements and automation to streamline processes
• Develop cross-functional alignment across the organization
• Own high-precision forecasting and relevant scenarios for topline metrics
• Assist in monthly & quarterly P&L management reporting
• Tackle new priorities with ad hoc analyses

Skills

Data analysis

AI/LLM mindset

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

Tools

Excel

GSuite

ChatGPT / LLM tools

Job description

Zendesk, Inc. is offering a Financial Analysis & Strategy Analyst Intern position for ten weeks in a hybrid US-based environment. The role focuses on high-precision forecasting, financial modeling, and supporting executive decision-making.

Successful candidates will work closely with the Finance & Strategy team, gain exposure to P&L reporting, and develop finance and business acumen to help Zendesk scale. The program runs June 7, 2027, to August 6, 2027, with potential for continued growth.