Financial Analyst Intern – Summer 2026 at Istaridigital.ai

Istaridigital.ai

Arlington, VA·11h ago

InternInternshipPythonRustGitAI

Salary Range

$25 - $25 /hour

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and analytically sharp Financial Analyst Intern to join our Finance team for the summer. This hands-on role involves working directly with the FP&A Manager on real projects that matter to the business, gaining rare exposure to the financial operations of a scaling defense-tech SaaS company.

Key Responsibilities

→Support the build-out and maintenance of financial models across our SaaS and defense contract business lines
→Help develop and maintain a SaaS metrics dashboard tracking KPIs such as ARR, churn, CAC, LTV, and net revenue retention
→Assist with monthly budget vs. actuals reporting and variance analysis
→Contribute to segment-level P&L reporting across our government and commercial revenue streams
→Support headcount and OpEx modeling as the company continues to scale
→Conduct industry and competitive research to inform financial planning
→Assist in the preparation of materials for leadership and investor reporting

Requirements

✓Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
✓Strong Excel skills — comfortable building models, not just reading them
✓Familiarity with financial statements and basic accounting concepts
✓Curiosity about SaaS business models and/or the defense and government contracting landscape
✓Ability to work independently, ask smart questions, and thrive in a fast-moving startup environment
✓Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication skills
✓U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required (due to the nature of our work with the Department of Defense)