The Finance Intern will join the Finance & Strategy function at a Series B-stage advanced battery manufacturing startup during a period of rapid scale, capital deployment, and operational complexity. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the intern will work on high-impact projects spanning financial modeling, manufacturing economics, capital planning, systems automation, and strategic decision support. This role is designed for a highly motivated, analytically rigorous individual who wants direct exposure to building a world-class, AI-enabled finance function from the ground up. The intern will operate as a true thought partner to the Head of Finance, with visibility across the C-suite into board-level analysis, fundraising dynamics, and the financial infrastructure required to scale a capital-intensive business.
Responsibilities
Build and refine financial models supporting:
Partner with the Head of Finance to design and implement AI-first finance workflows, including:
Support post-Series B financial execution, including:
Analyze data across engineering, operations, and supply chain to translate technical realities into financial insights
Assist in evaluating strategic initiatives such as:
Help select, implement, and integrate finance systems (ERP, FP&A tools, data stack) appropriate for a scaling manufacturing company
Conduct ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-making in a fast-moving environment
Requirements
Must-have Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability; comfortable working with incomplete or ambiguous data
Strong financial fundamentals, including:
Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets, including complex models and sensitivity analysis
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and operate independently with minimal oversight
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts succinctly
High ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and comfort working directly with senior leadership
Strong interest in hard tech, manufacturing, and building real-world products at scale
Nice-to-have Qualifications
Prior experience in:
Familiarity with:
Experience using or building with AI tools (e.g., LLMs, Python, SQL, automation platforms) to improve analytical workflows
Exposure to ERP, FP&A, or data visualization tools (e.g., NetSuite, Anaplan, Looker, Tableau)
Programming or data skills (Python, SQL, R) applied to financial or operational analysis
Entrepreneurial background (founder, early startup employee, or side projects)
Long-term interest in pursuing a career in startup finance, operations leadership, or founding a company
Anthro is reimagining the future of energy storage. We are an advanced materials company developing solutions to some of the biggest problems facing the battery-dependent electrified future. Spun out of Stanford University, we’ve created high-performance batteries with structural integrity and total safety. Today, our customers use our flexible batteries to create advanced wearable electronics and medical devices with unprecedented functionality. Tomorrow, our ruggedized batteries will safely enable an electrified future. Anthro is proudly supported by world-class investors and a wide range of government grants. We are a group of pioneers, reimagining batteries to create a smarter, cleaner tomorrow.Anthro is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Anthro Energy Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
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