Finance Intern

ABOUT GESTUREGesture is an AI-driven connection company redefining how people and brands engage through tangibility. We merge technology, data, and emotion to create meaningful, real-world experiences, not just transactions. From our consumer app that lets anyone send something special without needing an address, to Gesture Reach360, our tangible marketing platform that puts real products directly into the hands of ideal customers, we're turning digital impressions into physical connections that drive real action. Gesture isn't another gifting or marketing company, we're building the world's most powerful Connection Engine, where every product sent, received, or experienced deepens relationships and delivers measurable impact.Inside our NYC headquarters, you'll find an environment that moves with the pace and precision of Silicon Valley but with the heart of something far greater. We run on cutting-edge tools, creative experimentation, and raw ambition.ROLE SUMMARYGesture is looking for a Finance Intern to support how we understand and manage the financial health of the business as we scale. This role is primarily finance: reading and building financial statements, tracking cash flow, and helping leadership understand where the business stands and where it's headed. It is not a filing or bookkeeping role. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who wants real exposure to how a growing company thinks about money, not just where it goes.You'll work closely with the Chief of Staff and finance function day to day, while gaining direct exposure to Gesture leadership more broadly, including how cash flow, the balance sheet, and P&L decisions connect to the bigger picture of running and scaling the business. Candidates currently pursuing or holding an MBA are strongly preferred, though we welcome strong candidates from related backgrounds.WHAT THIS ROLE ACTUALLY ISA hands-on seat inside how Gesture manages cash, reads its own financial position, and plans aheadDirect, regular work with cash flow data, the balance sheet, and the P&L, not just accounting paperworkA role where your analysis and observations get used in real financial decisions, not filed away and forgottenA chance to build a genuine finance skill set at a growth-stage startup, with light accounting and ops exposure on the sideWHAT THIS ROLE IS NOTLet's be clear:This is not a bookkeeping or data-entry-only internshipThis is not a role where you'll only file invoices and never touch the numbers behind themThis is not a role for someone who wants to observe finance from a distance rather than dig into the numbers themselvesThis is not a role for someone uncomfortable being asked to explain what the balance sheet or cash flow is actually telling usRESPONSIBILITIESCash Flow & Financial Analysis (Primary Focus)Track and monitor company cash flow, helping identify trends, timing gaps, and areas of risk or opportunityRead and interpret the balance sheet to understand the company's assets, liabilities, and overall financial positionSupport cash flow forecasting and scenario modeling to help leadership plan aheadHelp build pro forma financial statements and projections to support planning and decision-makingTrack and compare financial ratios across departments to help identify what's driving performance in each areaAssist in preparing and maintaining P&L statements, connecting revenue and expense trends to the broader financial pictureHelp compile financial summaries, variance analysis, and reports for leadership reviewSupport month-end close activities and basic financial reconciliationsResearch and help evaluate financial planning topics as assigned, from burn rate to runway to unit economicsAccounting Support (Light Touch)Support light accounts payable and receivable tasks as needed, including reviewing invoices and monitoring outstanding balancesHelp maintain accurate financial records to keep the underlying data clean for analysisOperations Support (Light Touch)Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks for the finance function as neededSupport ad hoc operational requests from the Chief of Staff or finance leadershipDESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSCurrently pursuing or recently completed an MBA (preferred), or a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related fieldMust be able to read and interpret a balance sheet and understand core financial statement relationshipsWorking understanding of cash flow: what drives it, how to track it, and why it matters more than revenue aloneBasic understanding of P&L statements and core financial conceptsProficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including building simple models and summariesAnalytical mindset with strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbersOrganized, detail-oriented, and able to maintain confidentialityAvailable to work onsite at our NYC headquartersWHAT YOU'LL GAINHands-on experience building pro formas and real, practical business acumen, not just theoryExposure to financial ratios across departments, learning how different parts of the business are measured and what actually drives performanceHands-on experience with cash flow management, balance sheet analysis, and financial reporting at a growth-stage startupDirect exposure to how a real company tracks financial health and plans aheadMentorship from Gesture leadership, with exposure to how finance decisions connect to broader business strategyThe chance to directly support financial decision-making as the company scalesPractical business fundamentals that go beyond finance: how a growth-stage company sets priorities, allocates resources, and makes tradeoffs under real constraintsExposure to how finance, operations, and leadership decisions intersect day to day, not just how each function works in isolationDirect interaction with founders and senior leadership, including visibility into the kinds of conversations and decisions that shape the businessA foundation in business judgment and communication that transfers well beyond finance, useful whether your next step is another finance role, an MBA, or a general business or startup pathNetworking opportunities within a dynamic, fast-moving tech companyAI training, lunch and learn sessions from executive leadership.HOW YOU OPERATEAnalytical: You dig into the numbers until you understand the story behind them, not just the surface-level totalDetail-Oriented: You catch discrepancies and inconsistencies before they become someone else's problemProactive: You ask questions and follow through rather than waiting to be told exactly what to do nextReliable: You can be trusted with sensitive financial information and confidential business detailsCoachable: You take feedback well and apply it quickly, since this role is built around learning fastPERSONAL ATTRIBUTESAnalytical: comfortable digging into numbers to find the story behind themDetail-Oriented: strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality workReliable & Confidential: trusted with sensitive financial informationProactive and Self-Motivated: comfortable taking ownership of tasks and following throughCollaborative: open to feedback and excited to work cross-functionallyWHO SHOULD APPLYYou want real, hands-on exposure to how a business manages its money, not just theory from a classroomYou're comfortable digging into numbers and asking why until you understand what's actually driving the trendYou're currently pursuing or recently completed an MBA, or have a strong finance, accounting, or business background and want practical experience to back it upYou want mentorship and visibility into how leadership actually makes decisions, not just a resume lineYou're looking to build a true finance skill set, cash flow, balance sheets, pro formas, and financial ratios, not just bookkeepingWHO SHOULD NOT APPLYYou want a role that stays in accounting and never touches financial analysisYou're not comfortable working with numbers, models, or spreadsheets on a daily basisYou need every task fully spelled out rather than digging into the data to find the answerBENEFITSCompensation: competitive stipendProfessional development: support for ongoing learning and career growthWork environment: positive, friendly, and collaborative atmosphereFree Gestures for friends and familyAPPLICATION PROCESSInterested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant coursework or projects. In your cover letter, please emphasize your key skills, experiences (including MBA status or progress), and the reasons you're drawn to this role.DOWNLOAD THE GESTURE APPWe strongly encourage all applicants to download the Gesture app and visit gesture.vip at your earliest convenience to learn more about our mission, technology, and culture.COMPENSATIONStipend: $800 to $1,600 per month, based on skill levelContract Length: 6 monthsGesture is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual stipend amounts are based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and work location.Join the MovementGesture has a KPI and pacesetting culture. As such, we are seeking sharp, motivated, high-performing team members. The right candidate will have a start-up mindset and be interested in growing with the company from a ground-floor opportunity.GESTURE IS COMMITTEDTo maintaining fair, transparent, and performance-driven compensation practices. Depending on the role, total compensation may include commissions, bonuses, or other performance-based incentives. Final compensation packages are determined by factors such as years of experience, skill set, certifications, and location. Additional components may include equity, annual performance rewards, and other incentive programs tied to company and individual results.At Gesture, we operate with a KPI-driven, pacesetting culture, one that rewards sharp, motivated, high-performing individuals who take initiative and execute with excellence.We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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