About the role#
As a Finance Intern on the Finance, BizOps, and Strategy team, you will spend 12 weeks working on projects that influence how we run the business. You will support leaders in Customer Experience, EPD, and Corporate Development by turning financial data into decisions regarding margin, cost to serve, and resourcing. You will be paired with a dedicated mentor and manager to support you from onboarding through your final project presentation.
What you'll do#
- Work cross-functionally on projects that use data, automation, and AI-powered tools.
- Build and maintain recurring financial and operational reporting for your partner organization.
- Analyze cost or margin drivers and summarize your findings for non-finance stakeholders.
- Support a defined roadmap project from start to finish alongside your mentor.
- Partner with Customer Experience, EPD, and Corporate Development counterparts on data requests and ad hoc analysis.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising junior or senior, entering your 3rd or 4th year of study after the internship.
- You have a genuine interest in financial trends, technology innovation, and applying classroom knowledge to business challenges.
- You are comfortable working in Excel and Google Sheets.
- You are curious about how AI tools can speed up analysis work.
- You have strong attention to detail and can communicate findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- You are a self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity.
- We are looking for students majoring in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The internship runs from May 17, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
- The role is based in New York, New York, and operates on a hybrid schedule.
- Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About Gusto
Gusto provides software for payroll, benefits, and human resources. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on the small business market. It serves over 400,000 businesses from its headquarters in San Francisco. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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