Zappos.com, Inc. is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis College Intern!

Zapponian [noun|employee of Zappos]. You are self-motivated. You think like an entrepreneur, constantly innovating and driving positive change, but more importantly, you consistently deliver mind-boggling results. You love challenges – the bigger the better.

Bold [adjective|not afraid of anything]. A role at Zappos is a unique opportunity to be a part of something different. To go bold. To be a part of something exceptional. We’re a company that isn’t afraid to take risks and question the status quo. Oh yeah, we like to have fun too.

Perks [noun|the good stuff you get for working hard]. Zappos pays for intern relocation assistance and provides subsidized housing. Pretty awesome, huh?!? Onsite gym, fitness classes, fun intern activities that will get you out into the amazing Las Vegas community, and much, much more. And don’t forget, an unlimited 40% Zappos.com discount with delivery right to your desk.

Opportunity [noun|what you learn and take away from the internship]. This internship is not like your typical internship. You will gain real life experience, create amazing friendships and put your passions to work.

Who are we?

The corporate FP&A team partners with the key functional areas across the organization to provide analytical and thought leadership to help the organization make sound decisions. We are a support group that strives to provide the best customer service to our internal and external stakeholders. By creating long-lasting relationships and partnering with department leaders, we are able to share our analytical, financial modeling and forecasting skills to help leaders answer questions about the day-to-day operations as well as provide strategic guidance for the future. This includes analyzing and forecasting human resources, operating expenses, marketing and gross profit. Our group plays a pivotal role in creating and forecasting financial statements, operating plan, and capital budgets.

What will you do?

As a college intern on the FP&A team, you will play an important role assisting in the business planning process and with analytical and strategic support to internal customers throughout our business. Additionally, you will be assigned to contribute to specific functional areas, assisting senior FP&A members implement operating expense planning, reporting, and partnering with areas of the business to quantify various scenarios to help them make the most informed decisions.

In this position, you will be challenged to grow professionally by mastering quantitative analysis and modeling skills with the guidance of senior members of the finance team. You will have the opportunity to learn about the operations of your assigned functional areas and use your financial prowess to help develop financial and data models to aide in providing actionable, insightful analysis.

The CliffsNotes:

• Assist in implementing the company business planning and budgeting process.
• Help develop financial and data models and tools that provide a platform for decision making on a variety of business issues.
• Build performance and revenue reporting tools for internal customers and the management committee.
• Provide analytical and decision making support for key company initiatives.
• Manage the data transfer between financial systems.
• Distribute financial data and track correspondence.
• Assist with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations. Assist with other tasks to ensure the FP&A team meets their deliverables.

Are you a match?

• Finance, accounting, or economics major preferred, or if you just have a strong passion and knowledge of finance/accounting, we are OK with that too!
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation.
• Organized, detail oriented, and ability to multitask.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Normal working business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Must be willing to relocate to Las Vegas, NV for the summer of 2018 (did we mention we have some sweet housing lined up?!).

The Zappos Family of Companies, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, is a leader in online apparel and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection. Established in 1999, we are located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, NV. We have approximately 1500 Zapponians, and we’re all rallied around one mission: to live and deliver WOW. Our one-of-a-kind company culture is driven by our 10 Core Values.