Financial Analyst MBA Intern, Hardware Engineering FP&A - Summer 2026

This role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

Compensation:

$27-$82/hour

Responsibilities:

• Support financial analysis and reporting for engineering programs, including cost modeling and forecasting.
• Assist in building and maintaining models to provide visibility into program costs and investment drivers.
• Analyze spending trends and find opportunities for optimization across OPEX and CAPEX categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cost insights into broader financial planning processes.
• Prepare management reporting packages and deliver clear, actionable insights to leadership.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with the ability to build, question, and improve complex financial models and cost projections from scratch.
• Applied knowledge of cost modeling principles, specifically regarding Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, NRE tracking, and Opex forecasting.
• Demonstrated understanding of data center infrastructure, server architecture, and hardware components to identify material cost drivers.
• Ability to synthesize large datasets using tools like SQL, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to partner with Engineering and Operations teams.

Ways to stand out:

• Experience in cost modeling, BOM analysis, or technology hardware economics.
• Leadership experience in academic or extracurricular activities.
• Prior finance experience in the technology or hardware sector.
• Demonstrated ability to automate processes or improve efficiency.