Deltek is a provider of software and information solutions for project-based businesses. The Strategic Finance Intern will support financial modeling, corporate development, market analysis, M&A research, and strategic decision-making projects while partnering with Finance and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain financial models in Excel covering recurring revenue, retention, customer profitability, and unit economics
Analyze bookings, revenue, and margin trends to identify drivers of performance and inform long-range planning and capital allocation decisions
Document assumptions and methodology so the team can maintain and extend the models after the internship ends
Support the M&A process: acquisition target research and screening, comparable company and precedent transaction benchmarking, valuation analysis, and financial due diligence
Build market-sizing and competitive intelligence analysis using external market data, government data sources, and industry benchmarks to size opportunities and prioritize targets
Partner with the FP&A team on ad hoc financial and strategic analysis requested by Finance leadership, including budget, forecast, and investment case support
Translate open-ended business questions into a structured financial analysis and a clear, quantified recommendation
Present completed work directly to Finance leadership and the leader of Strategic Finance & Corporate Development
Build working relationships with FP&A, Accounting, Product Management, and business partners across the organization over the course of the summer
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; rising junior or senior standing for summer 2027
Proficient in Excel, including building financial models with clear assumptions, data tables, and lookup functions
Solid grasp of accounting fundamentals and how the three financial statements connect; coursework or internship experience in corporate finance, valuation, or M&A is a plus
Demonstrated ability to work through an open-ended problem, not just execute a predefined task
Critical thinker with intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem solving
Self-directed, with the ability to own a project with regular, but not daily, direction
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analysis to non-technical audiences
Preferred
Familiarity with SaaS and recurring revenue metrics (ARR, retention, unit economics) and with valuation methods such as comparable companies and DCF is a plus; exposure to SQL, Power BI, CapIQ, or PitchBook is helpful but not required
Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.
Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
Deltek is an enterprise software and information solutions provider for professional services firms and government contractors. It is a sub-organization of Roper Technologies.
