Anthro Energy · 9 hours ago
Finance/Strategy Intern
Alameda, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternAnthro Energy is a Series B-stage advanced battery manufacturing startup seeking a Finance/Strategy Intern to join their Finance & Strategy function during a period of rapid scale and operational complexity. The intern will work on high-impact projects including financial modeling, capital planning, and strategic decision support, while partnering closely with the Head of Finance.
BatteryEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Build and refine financial models supporting:
Manufacturing unit economics (BOM, yield, throughput, labor, overhead absorption)
Capacity expansion and capex planning
Long-range operating and cash flow forecasts
Partner with the Head of Finance to design and implement AI-first finance workflows, including:
Automated reporting and variance analysis complete with dashboard visuals
Scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis
AI-assisted forecasting, planning, and insight generation
Support post-Series B financial execution, including:
Budgeting and cash burn management
Investor and board reporting materials
KPI definition and dashboard development
Analyze data across engineering, operations, and supply chain to translate technical realities into financial insights
Assist in evaluating strategic initiatives such as:
New manufacturing lines or facilities
Make vs. buy decisions
Supplier negotiations and cost-down roadmaps
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
Qualification
Required
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: Financial statements and cash flow mechanics, Basic corporate finance and valuation concepts
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
Preferred
Prior experience in: Investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, or startup finance
Manufacturing, hardware, energy, or industrial companies
Familiarity with: Unit economics modeling for physical products, Capex-intensive business models, Cost accounting and inventory concepts
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
Company
Anthro Energy
Anthro Energy is a battery technology company that uses polymer electrolytes to improve the safety and adaptability of lithium-ion cells.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$58.2MKey Investors
PowerForwardUS Department of EnergyCollaborative Fund
2025-11-24Grant· $5.5M
2024-10-23Grant· $24.9M
2024-02-29Series A· $20M
Leadership Team
David Mackanic
CEO and Co-Founder
Joe Papp
CTO & Co-founder
Recent News
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