Wayfair - Boston, MA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Intern
Boston, MA
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Financial Analyst Intern position at Wayfair is a summer internship program designed for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher. This internship will take place from June 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, with a requirement of being in the office four days a week. The Strategic Finance team is responsible for all forecasting and financial reporting for Wayfair's global business, acting as a strategic partner to various business units. Interns will have the opportunity to work on financial analyses and models that support leadership decision-making, engage in ad-hoc analytical requests, and identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements across the business. The role emphasizes the importance of using data to inform multi-million dollar investment decisions and requires strong analytical skills to distill complex problems into actionable solutions. Interns will be expected to automate dashboards and reporting materials for leadership meetings using tools like Google DataStudio and Looker. The internship is structured to provide hands-on experience, with interns owning and supporting projects while receiving frequent feedback and coaching from their mentors. This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, enjoy tackling new challenges, and are interested in a finance role that is strategy-focused. The internship program also includes various community-building activities, mentorship opportunities, and professional development events, ensuring a well-rounded experience for all participants.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare financial analyses/models to support leadership decision making
  • Support ad-hoc analytical requests both from finance and stakeholder teams
  • Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) across the business, communicate variances over time, and partner with senior leaders to drive improvements
  • Automate dashboards and monthly reporting materials for leadership meetings through Google DataStudio & Looker
  • Learn and develop in a hands-on environment where you will be owning/supporting projects and receive frequent feedback & coaching

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or higher with the expectation that degree will be obtained between December 2025 and Summer 2026 with a 3.0 GPA minimum
  • Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the internship
  • Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from June 2 - August 8, 2025 in our Boston office
  • You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future

Nice-to-haves

  • Interest in a Finance role that is strategy focused
  • Ability to work in an environment that requires being a self-starter and team player
  • Proficiency in working with large and/or complex data to drive actionable insights in at least 1 of the following (a) Excel or Google Sheets and (b) SQL, GBQ, or an equivalent
  • Ability to simplify complex data, identify core themes, and provide actionable solutions
  • Detail oriented and enjoys tackling new challenges
  • Ability to effectively communicate both to leadership within the Finance team and stakeholder teams

Benefits

  • Paid internship
  • High impact projects
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Community-building activities
  • Skills-based training
  • Dialogue events with senior leaders
  • Coffee chat opportunities for interns
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Intern-wide innovation project
  • Intern Appreciation Day celebration
  • Events throughout Boston including a Red Sox game and Boston Harbor boat cruise
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