Financial Analyst Internship
Financial Analyst Intern (Virtual Internship)
Department:
Finance & Business Operations
Internship Type:
Hybrid Internship (Virtual)
Locations:
Sanford, NC or Henderson, NC
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Internship Dates:
May 18, 2026 – August 10, 2026 (12 Weeks)
Compensation:
This is an educational internship focused on hands-on professional experience, portfolio development, and real-world business exposure. Select opportunities may include performance-based incentives or future growth opportunities.
Position Summary
Black Collection Apparel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst Intern to support financial operations, reporting, budgeting, inventory analysis, and strategic business planning within our growing apparel, branding, media, and e-commerce company.
This internship provides hands-on experience working with real business financials, sales reporting, event budgeting, product forecasting, vendor analysis, and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and interested in finance, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and business growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Reporting
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Analyze sales performance, expenses, inventory costs, and revenue trends across Shopify, events, and business operations.
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Assist with tracking financial performance for product launches, campaigns, and vendor events.
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Support the preparation of financial reports, spreadsheets, and business summaries for leadership review.
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Monitor operational spending and assist with identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Budgeting & Forecasting
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Assist with budgeting for apparel production, events, marketing campaigns, and inventory purchasing.
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Help forecast sales trends and product demand based on historical and seasonal data.
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Collaborate with different departments to organize financial data and support planning initiatives.
Business Operations Support
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Assist with inventory valuation and vendor cost analysis.
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Support financial organization for Shopify, PayPal, Square, CashApp, and other business transaction platforms.
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Participate in projects focused on improving profitability, operational efficiency, and reporting systems.
Research & Strategic Growth
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Conduct research related to grants, funding opportunities, business growth initiatives, and market trends.
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Analyze HBCU, Greek, fashion, and consumer purchasing trends to support strategic business decisions.
Qualifications
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Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets, financial reporting tools, or data visualization platforms preferred.
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Interest in entrepreneurship, e-commerce, apparel, and business operations.
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Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
What Interns Will Gain
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Hands-on experience with real business financial operations and strategic planning.
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Exposure to e-commerce, inventory management, event budgeting, and operational finance.
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Opportunities to contribute to live projects involving product launches, vendor events, and business growth initiatives.
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Portfolio-building, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
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Collaborative experience within a growing apparel, branding, and media company.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
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Resume
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Short statement explaining their interest in the internship
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Any relevant coursework, projects, or experience (optional)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply at:
www.blackcollectionapparel.com