Title: Data Analyst Intern Location: Chennai Duration: 6 months to 1 Year Internship, with possibility of employment based on performance Position Overview: We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst Intern with an engineering background and a strong interest or academic exposure in accounting and finance. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with financial data and business intelligence tools to generate actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong logical reasoning, data interpretation capabilities, and a solid grasp of financial principles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Business Intelligence, and Operations, contributing to the analysis, visualization, and reporting of financial and business performance metrics. Key Responsibilities: Extract, clean, and analyze large volumes of financial data to support business performance reviews. Interpret and understand financial statements, budgets, cost structures, and key accounting metrics. Assist in designing, building, and maintaining interactive dashboards and performance reports using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI. Develop visualizations to track KPIs, financial ratios, and business trends. Perform monthly and quarterly variance analyses comparing actuals against forecasts and budgets. Identify trends and patterns to assist in forecasting and planning activities. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reports and dashboards. Support in validating and reconciling financial data from multiple sources. Work alongside finance professionals and analysts to understand reporting requirements and deliver insightful outputs. Participate in internal review meetings and contribute with data-driven recommendations. Education: Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors degree in Engineering. Academic exposure to Accounting, Financial Management, or Business Analytics is strongly preferred. Skills & Competencies: Basic understanding of accounting concepts such as P&L, balance sheets, cash flows, and financial ratios. Interest in corporate finance, budgeting, and financial reporting processes. Strong logical reasoning and quantitative analysis capabilities. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, lookups). Working knowledge of Tableau or Power BI for visualization and reporting. Basic understanding of SQL or Python for data querying (optional, added advantage). Familiarity with ERP or financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus. High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Proactive learner with a growth mindset. What Youll Gain: Exposure to real-world financial data and reporting frameworks. Experience in business intelligence tools and financial performance analysis. Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with mentorship from experienced finance professionals. A stepping stone toward roles in FP&A, business analytics, or financial consulting.