FP&A Internship

silananotechnologies; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila Nanotechnologies is seeking a motivated FP&A Intern in Alameda, CA to gain hands-on experience in corporate finance. You will support the finance team with monthly and quarterly financial packages, budgeting, and forecasting, translating data into actionable insights.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with strong Excel and Google Sheets skills, and the ability to present data clearly in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Able to perform financial analysis and present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial packages.
• Support Senior Analysts and Managers in variance analysis (budget vs. actual) and identify trends.
• Participate in annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and critical business decisions.
• Engage with business units to understand their financial needs and challenges.
• Assist with data extraction and entry within financial systems.
• Contribute to projects focused on improving and optimizing financial systems and processes to drive efficiency and automation.
• Support the team with special analysis and system enhancement projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern is a motivated student eager to gain hands-on experience in corporate finance. You will support the broader finance team in providing financial leadership and strategic insights to various business units. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical curiosity, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations. You are highly organized and capable of meeting tight deadlines in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial packages.
• Support Senior Analysts and Managers in conducting variance analysis (budget vs. actual) and identifying trends in financial performance.
• Participate in the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Help build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and critical business decisions.
• Support the finance team in engaging with business units to understand their financial needs and challenges.
• Assist with data extraction and entry within financial systems.
• Contribute to projects focused on improving and optimizing financial systems and processes to drive efficiency and automation.
• Support the team with special analysis and system enhancement projects as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to conduct financial analysis and present data clearly.