Finance Intern (Summer 2026)

<p>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.&nbsp;Global leaders, including&nbsp;Adobe, Airtel, Barclays, Criteo, DBS Bank, Experian, Grab, HDFC Bank, PayPal, Sony Interactive Entertainment, The Trade Desk, and Wayfair,&nbsp;rely on Aerospike for&nbsp;customer 360, fraud detection, real-time bidding,&nbsp;profile stores, recommendation engines,&nbsp;and other use cases.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;At Aerospike, we dream big and deliver even bigger. Our mission is to&nbsp;<strong>unleash the power of the world’s real-time data</strong>&nbsp;with a database built for&nbsp;<strong>infinite scale, speed, and sustainability</strong>.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you're ready to shape the future of data, join us.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="3"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">About the Role</strong></span></h3> <p data-path-to-node="5">As our company scales, our financial infrastructure and strategic planning must keep pace. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented <strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="139">Finance Intern</strong> 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.</p> <p data-path-to-node="6">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.</p> <h2 data-path-to-node="8"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h2> <ul data-path-to-node="9"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Financial Reporting &amp; Presentations:</strong> Assist in preparing management presentations, monthly financial reviews, and reports for senior leadership.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Billing &amp; Revenue Operations:</strong> 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.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">System &amp; Data Management:</strong> Engage with FP&amp;A and Business Intelligence (BI) software for report creation, financial analysis, and data maintenance to ensure absolute reliability in our reporting.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Finance Transformation:</strong> Support process modernization initiatives, including exploring and implementing AI-enabled tools and automated finance workflows.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="11"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">What You’ll Learn</span></h2> <ul data-path-to-node="12"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,0,0">How a high-growth SaaS company manages financial planning, analysis (FP&amp;A), and corporate reporting.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,1,0">Practical, hands-on exposure to modern ERP and financial tech stacks (e.g., NetSuite, Ramp, Drivetrain).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,2,0">How to partner and communicate collaboratively with finance, accounting, and cross-functional business units.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,3,0">Core finance and accounting concepts applied directly to a fast-paced, real-world technology environment.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="14"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Qualifications</span></h2> <h3 data-path-to-node="15">Required</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="16"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Education:</strong> 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. <em data-path-to-node="16,0,0" data-index-in-node="190">(Recent graduates may be considered on an hourly/contract basis).</em></p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Analytical Skills:</strong> Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high level of attention to detail.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Skills:</strong> Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (advanced formulas, data modeling).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Communication:</strong> Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Adaptability:</strong> Ability to manage competing priorities, take initiative, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="17">Preferred</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="18"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="18,0,0">Prior internship or relevant coursework in corporate finance, accounting, or data analytics.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="18,1,0">Familiarity with modern ERP or financial planning systems.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="18,2,0">Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Looker).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="18,3,0">A strong interest in the enterprise software / SaaS industry.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="20"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Program Details</span></h2> <ul data-path-to-node="21"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="21,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="21,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Duration:</strong> Approximately 10–12 weeks (flexible based on candidate availability and business needs).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="21,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="21,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Location:</strong> Hybrid – Mountain View, CA (exact weekly schedule to be confirmed).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="21,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="21,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Hours:</strong> Approx 30 hours/week.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="21,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="21,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Compensation:</strong> This is a paid internship. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and market rates.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Must be able to come to Mountain View HQ 3 times per week.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p>