Finance Intern

Finance Intern

Aerospike is the real-time database for mission-critical use cases and workloads, including machine learning, generative, and agentic AI. Aerospike powers millions of transactions per second with millisecond latency, at a fraction of the total cost of ownership compared to other databases. Global leaders, including Adobe, Airtel, Barclays, Criteo, DBS Bank, Experian, Grab, HDFC Bank, PayPal, Sony Interactive Entertainment, The Trade Desk, and Wayfair, rely on Aerospike for customer 360, fraud detection, real-time bidding, profile stores, recommendation engines, and other use cases.

At Aerospike, we dream big and deliver even bigger. Our mission is to unleash the power of the world's real-time data with a database built for infinite scale, speed, and sustainability .

To foster strong team alignment and productivity, Bay Area–based team members are expected to work from the office 3 times per week—typically Tuesday through Thursday.

If you're ready to shape the future of data, join us.

About the Role

As our company scales, our financial infrastructure and strategic planning must keep pace. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Finance Intern to join our team for Summer 2026. In this role, you won't just be crunching numbers in a silo—you will be an active contributor to our financial operations, helping ensure our leadership team has the insights and data they need to drive the business forward.

This internship offers a deep dive into modern corporate finance. You'll gain hands-on experience in financial planning, data automation, and SaaS metrics while working directly with cutting-edge finance technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Presentations: Assist in preparing management presentations, monthly financial reviews, and reports for senior leadership.

• Billing & Revenue Operations: Support usage-based billing analysis and automation initiatives. This includes exploring complex billing data, identifying discrepancies, and helping develop scalable tools to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.

• System & Data Management: Engage with FP&A and Business Intelligence (BI) software for report creation, financial analysis, and data maintenance to ensure absolute reliability in our reporting.

• Finance Transformation: Support process modernization initiatives, including exploring and implementing AI-enabled tools and automated finance workflows.

What You'll Learn

• How a high-growth SaaS company manages financial planning, analysis (FP&A), and corporate reporting.

• Practical, hands-on exposure to modern ERP and financial tech stacks (e.g., NetSuite, Ramp, Drivetrain).

• How to partner and communicate collaboratively with finance, accounting, and cross-functional business units.

• Core finance and accounting concepts applied directly to a fast-paced, real-world technology environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed (2026) a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration (MBA), or a related quantitative field. (Recent graduates may be considered on an hourly/contract basis).

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (advanced formulas, data modeling).

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.

• Adaptability: Ability to manage competing priorities, take initiative, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Prior internship or relevant coursework in corporate finance, accounting, or data analytics.

• Familiarity with modern ERP or financial planning systems.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Looker).

• A strong interest in the enterprise software / SaaS industry.

Program Details

• Duration: Approximately 10–12 weeks (flexible based on candidate availability and business needs).

• Location: Hybrid – Mountain View, CA (exact weekly schedule to be confirmed).

• Hours: Approx 30 hours/week.

• Compensation: This is a paid internship. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and market rates.

Must be able to come to Mountain View HQ 3 times per week.

Aerospike is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Join us at Aerospike and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of data management.