Financial Analyst Intern

Internship Program 

At Five9 we are committed to providing an exceptional experience for our interns.  We tailor our program to provide participants with real, impactful work, contributing directly to the continued success of Five9.  Through our Speaker Series, Intern Buddies, Employee Resource Groups, and other events, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the best in the business. 

This is a full-time, paid internship based out of our headquarters in San Ramon, CA. This role is hybrid. 3 days a week (M, W, TH) in office is required. The program runs 11 weeks with the opportunity to start in early or mid-June. 

As an intern at Five9, you can expect to:  

Learn.  Learn about Five9, our culture and what makes Five9 special. 

“The people here at Five9 have been super supportive of my learning - it's less intimidating to approach people, ask them about what they do, and more often than not they're willing to teach you a few things about their fields of work.” – Security Software Engineer Intern

Contribute.  Contribute to the success of the company, your team, and real, impactful projects. 

We are actively searching for a Financial Analyst Intern to join Five9’s Finance department located in San Ramon, CA. In this role, you will work with a lean team spanning Strategic Finance and FP&A to track key performance indicators, deliver ad hoc financial analyses, prepare budgets and forecasts of expenses, and participate in new Strategic Finance and FP&A initiatives. 
The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, is deeply analytical, has strong attention to detail, thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates exceptionally well.
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
  

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

“Working at Five9 has been an enriching journey of learning and impact, where the work I am doing truly feels significant. I've gotten the chance to learn about high level business strategies and ensure that the work I do contributes to the business's overarching goals.” – PS Education Services Intern

Grow.  Grow as a student, an employee, as a person! 

“I have always been very career-oriented, and this summer I've realized how important it is to also focus on other aspects of my life. Meeting different employees at Five9 and hearing their career trajectory made me realize that everything will work out, eventually, and to take my time exploring my interests. However, that doesn't mean I will halt all career goals. I plan to continue networking with industry professionals and building my knowledge on using different data analytics tools. Seeing the way my team and the People Team utilize the data we have, made me realized just how much I enjoy working with and interpreting the data that is gathered.” – Talent Management Intern