Financial Analyst Intern at Five9 in San Ramon, CA

Summary: Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. They are seeking a Financial Analyst Intern to contribute to the Finance department by tracking key performance indicators, delivering financial analyses, and preparing budgets and forecasts of expenses. Responsibilities: - Create deeply thoughtful analyses and presentations to communicate strategic recommendations - Distill huge amounts of data into actionable insights and trends - Design, implement and track important financial and operating metrics, benchmarking performance against strategic goals - Prepare materials for key stakeholders, including Five9's executive team, Board of Directors and investors - Assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts of expenses. Monitor key trends, assumptions on headcount, capital expenditures and operating expenses - Prepare monthly / quarterly budget vs. actual variance analysis - Work closely with accounting team in monthly close process to ensure timeliness and accuracy of entries - Leverage Five9 financial systems to automate and scale current processes and reports - Participate in new Strategic Finance and FP&A initiatives, including ad hoc analysis and process improvement - Collaborate across internal teams to gather reports and data Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or a highly analytical field (i.e. Engineering, Math) - Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (GCP, BigQuery, & SQL experience a plus) - Exceedingly strong analytical acumen and financial modeling capabilities - Detail-oriented and systematic approach resulting in high levels of accuracy - High level of integrity, professionalism, motivation and attention to detail - Ability to succeed with proactivity and self-starter mentality - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - A team player with strong organization skills, including ability to manage multiple projects / competing priorities under tight deadlines in parallel - Must be able to work onsite at the San Ramon, CA., headquarters this summer Required Skills: Financial analysis, Financial modeling, Excel, PowerPoint, GCP, BigQuery, SQL, Self-starter mentality