Zipline · 2 weeks ago
Financial Analyst (Summer 2026)
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$35/hr - $39/hrZipline is on a mission to transform logistics through autonomous delivery drones, and they are seeking a Strategic Finance Intern to support Operations Finance. The intern will analyze financial performance, streamline reporting, and develop insights that influence strategic decisions within the company.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support Operations Finance with metric development, reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Query and analyze large operational datasets using SQL (Snowflake experience a plus)
Build repeatable dashboards and tools in Excel, Google Sheets, and BI platforms to drive visibility into performance
Partner with operations leaders to understand drivers of cost, efficiency, and performance across global sites
Support ad-hoc analyses related to operational efficiency, unit economics, and scaling strategies
Assist in month-end processes, variance analysis, and KPI reviews
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving Supply Chain, Product, and Data teams
Help improve internal processes by identifying gaps and implementing simple automation or workflow improvements
Qualification
Required
A strong analytical mindset with comfort getting into the details and understanding how complex operations function
Experience with SQL, relational databases, and working with large datasets (Snowflake preferred; experience with dbt or modern data stacks is a plus)
High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets; ability to build and manage structured and dynamic financial models
Strong communication skills—comfortable interacting with cross-functional partners who have diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Ability to work with imperfect information and drive clarity in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and a desire to create processes that bring structure and accountability
Interest in hardware-focused or technology-enabled businesses; experience in technology, healthcare devices, or operations-heavy industries is a plus
Knowledge of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and core financial analysis concepts (e.g., unit economics, scenario analysis, return on capital)
A 'general athlete' mentality—eager to jump into a wide variety of problems and learn quickly
Preferred
Prior experience in operational finance, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or analytics is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
And more
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
Recent News
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2025-12-26
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