Financial Analyst Intern Summer 2026

📋 Description

• • Join Istari Digital, a pioneering digital engineering software company, as a Financial Analyst Intern for Summer 2026 and play a pivotal role in transforming the physical world into the digital realm to achieve critical mission and business objectives. Istari was founded on the ambitious vision of creating truly open and scalable digital engineering ecosystems. Our platform empowers users to develop new technologies and systems digitally, unburdened by the traditional constraints of cost and time. We are dedicated to building the world's premier engineering model-sharing platform, enabling customers to seamlessly and securely integrate their models across diverse engineering disciplines, organizations, and security classifications. Our passion lies in realizing the world's first open and scalable industrial metaverse, a transformative environment where customers can design prototypes, conduct virtual testing, and train AI and autonomy for complex systems, ultimately saving significant time, resources, and reducing environmental impact.
• • As a Financial Analyst Intern, you will be an integral part of our dynamic Finance team, contributing directly to the company's financial strategy and operations. This is not a role filled with mundane tasks; instead, you will engage in hands-on work, collaborating closely with the FP&A Manager on impactful projects that directly influence the business's trajectory. You will gain invaluable, real-world exposure to the intricate financial workings of a rapidly scaling defense-tech SaaS company. This includes a deep dive into the complexities of government contract financials, a thorough understanding of key SaaS metrics that drive recurring revenue businesses, and the internal reporting mechanisms that provide critical insights for executive leadership and investor decision-making.
• • Your responsibilities will span various facets of financial analysis and planning. You will assist in the development of financial models and forecasts, contributing to the accuracy and reliability of our financial projections. This involves gathering and analyzing data from various sources, identifying trends, and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner. You will support the FP&A Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring that all stakeholders have a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial performance. This includes variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance, and providing actionable recommendations.
• • Furthermore, you will be involved in budgeting processes, assisting in the collection of budget inputs from different departments and consolidating them into a cohesive financial plan. You will help track actual performance against budget, highlighting any significant deviations and investigating their root causes. Your work will directly inform strategic decisions, helping leadership understand the financial implications of various business initiatives and opportunities. You will also gain exposure to the unique financial reporting requirements associated with government contracts, understanding the nuances of compliance and revenue recognition in this sector.
• • This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about key SaaS financial metrics such as Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV), and Churn Rate. You will contribute to the tracking and analysis of these metrics, understanding their impact on the company's growth and profitability. Your insights will be crucial in identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for optimization within our SaaS business model.
• • Beyond the core financial tasks, you will have the chance to participate in ad-hoc financial projects, providing analytical support for strategic initiatives, potential mergers and acquisitions, or new market entries. This will allow you to apply your analytical skills to a broad range of business challenges and develop a holistic understanding of how finance supports overall business strategy. You will work within a collaborative environment, learning from experienced finance professionals and contributing your fresh perspective to the team. While Istari is a distributed team, we value in-person collaboration to build strong relationships and trust. You will have opportunities to connect with team members at our Cambridge, MA engineering headquarters and participate in company off-sites designed for professional development and team building, fostering a strong sense of fellowship.
• • This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, equipping you with practical skills and a deep understanding of financial analysis within a high-growth technology company. You will develop proficiency in financial modeling software, data analysis tools, and presentation techniques. Your contributions will be valued, and you will leave with a portfolio of work that showcases your capabilities and the impact you've made during your time at Istari Digital.