Financial Operations Analyst Co-op - January 2027

Program Dates: January 4, 2027 - June 18, 2027 Boston, MA

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 enjoy turning complex financial processes into efficient, data-driven systems? Are you excited by the challenge of streamlining workflows, improving accuracy, and driving visibility across a fast-paced global organization? The Finance Operations team at Wayfair plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, scalability, and efficiency of our financial processes from payables and receivables to forecasting and reporting. We're a team of problem-solvers who thrive on making systems run smarter and processes flow smoother, all while supporting Wayfair's continued global growth. If you're ready to dig into complex financial systems, drive tangible process improvements, and make an impact that scales, come join us!

What You'll Do:

• Prepare complex reconciliations and variance analysis for Finance Operations Month End Close
• Investigate unusual variances and provide clear explanations to Finance Operations stakeholders
• Support ad-hoc analytical requests both from finance and stakeholder teams
• Support large-scale roadmaps across Finance Operations
• 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 Looker Studio 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 or Analytics, with the expectation that degree will be obtained between Winter 2027 and Spring 2029
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the Co-op
• Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from January 4 to June 18, 2027 in our Boston office
• 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 focuses on optimizing financial operations through data-driven insights and process improvement
• 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 blend hands-on work with continuous development and community. You'll be integrated into our team like a full-time employee while accessing unique program perks:

• Real Mentorship & Growth: Be paired with a dedicated manager and formal mentor for ongoing 1:1 feedback, career coaching, and skill-building tailored to your goals.
• Continuous Skill Development: Sharpen your technical and professional skill set through hands-on training, workshops, and real-world execution.
• Build Future-Ready Skills: Gain hands-on experience using modern technology platforms and approved AI tools, developing practical fluency for today's tech landscape.
• Community & Network: Build lasting connections through casual coffee chats, cohort social events, and collaborative networking events with peers across the business.
• Enjoy Employee Perks: Take advantage of the Wayfair employee discount throughout your internship.

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.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities: Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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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