Strategic Finance Intern

Bright Machines

. Build investment and ROI analyses and business cases for capex, new initiatives, and resourcing decisions .

Posted 10/16/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $40 - $45 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and strategic finance, with a strong ability to conduct market analysis and present actionable insights to leadership. Proficient in leveraging AI to enhance financial processes and stakeholder communications.

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Financial ModelingInvestment AnalysisMarket AnalysisAI Applications in FinanceCross-Functional Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Investment AnalysisFinancial ModelingMarket SizingKPI AnalysisRevenue AnalysisMargin AnalysisSpend AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentCash ForecastingCompetitive Tracking

Soft Skills

Stakeholder PartnershipCommunication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA

Industry Keywords

FP&AInvestment BankingConsultingAI-Based RoboticsData Center Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build investment and ROI analyses and business cases for capex, new initiatives, and resourcing decisions
Conduct competitive and market analysis, including market sizing and competitor tracking
Use AI to improve finance, strategic finance, and investor relations processes by building apps, skills, and workflows
Partner with stakeholders and department heads to forecast cash and manage capex inflows and outflows
Analyze KPIs, revenue, margins, and spend; present findings and recommendations to leadership
Maintain the investor financial model and help shape investor-facing materials and communications
Identify and lead strategic, cross-functional projects with senior leadership
Bright Machines manufactures AI and data center infrastructure using AI-based robotics and software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing an MBA
A background in FP&A, investment banking, or consulting
Strong financial modeling instincts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience at a company at a pivotal growth stage
Direct work with senior leadership and partnership with stakeholders across the company
Practical experience applying AI to real finance and investor relations work
Experience working inside a next-generation manufacturing company shaping AI infrastructure