Strategic Finance Analyst Co-op - January 2026

Full Time
Boston, MA, USA
5 hours ago

Program Dates: January 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026

The base pay for this position is $24 per hour

This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday)

At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

 

Who We Are: 

Do you like distilling complex problems into actionable solutions? Are you able to quantify costs, understand their business impact, and communicate the tradeoffs? Do you want to use data to identify key opportunities and drive multi-million dollar investment decisions for Wayfair’s various business segments? The Strategic Finance team owns all forecasting and financial reporting for our growing global business and acts as a strategic partner to each of our business units to ensure we are supporting Wayfair’s growth while also making sound financial decisions for the business. We are a diverse and fun crew - come join us!

 

What You’ll Do: 

  • Prepare financial analyses/models to support leadership decision making
  • Support ad-hoc analytical requests both from finance and stakeholder teams
  • Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) across the business, communicate variances over time, and partner with senior leaders to drive improvements
  • Automate dashboards and monthly reporting materials (including historicals & forecast)  for leadership meetings through Google DataStudio and Looker
  • Learn and develop in a hands on environment where you will be owning / supporting projects and receive frequent feedback and coaching

What You’ll Need: 

Basic Qualifications: 

    • Currently pursuing a Bachelors in Finance, Economics, Business, Analytics
    • Minimum GPA of 3.0
    • Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the co-op
    • Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN
    • Proficiency in working with large and/or complex data to drive actionable insights in at least 1 of the following (a) Excel or Google Sheets and (b) SQL, GBQ, or an equivalent

Preferred Qualifications: 

    • Interest in a Finance role that is strategy focused
    • Ability to work in an environment that requires being a self starter and team player
    • Ability to simplify complex data, identify core themes, and provide actionable solutions (e.g., critical thinking & problem solving skills)
    • Detail oriented and enjoys tackling new challenges 
    • Ability to effectively communicate both to leadership within the Finance team and stakeholder teams 
    • Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow

 

Why You’ll Love Wayfair:

Throughout the Co-op Program, we provide co-ops with the opportunity to engage in social and community building activities including:

  • A calendar of events including social networking, professional development, and dialogue events with senior leaders
  • Formalized mentorship program along with an assigned reporting manager for impactful professional development and feedback
  • Skills-based training
  • Coffee chat opportunities for co-ops to get to know one another 

 

Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair:

At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.

 

Social Impact & Responsibility:

At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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