FP&A Data Specialist (Intern)

About Selkirk Sport At Selkirk Sport, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of pickleball innovation. Our mission is to Fuel the Pickleball Obsession by creating the sport’s premier products and ecosystem. As a leading global brand in premium pickleball equipment, we’re expanding our international presence and seeking top-tier talent to support our growth in the U.S. and abroad. We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Selkirk applies first-principles thinking to design scalable, process-driven systems that create lasting operational advantage.

About the role

Looking for an internship where you'll solve real business problems instead of simply observing from the sidelines? As the FP&A Data Specialist, you'll join Selkirk's Finance team during an exciting period of organizational growth and systems transformation. Working directly with our Senior Financial Analyst, you'll help improve the way financial data is organized, connected, and reported across the business. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with SQL, Power BI, Excel, and enterprise financial systems while helping build practical tools that improve reporting, automate manual processes, and support the transition to a new accounting platform. You'll play an important role in ensuring our data remains accurate, connected, and actionable as our systems and reporting structures evolve. If you enjoy solving puzzles, building efficient solutions, and turning complex data into meaningful insights, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing highly transferable technical and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build Excel, SQL, and Power BI based tools that improve reporting accuracy and streamline Finance processes.
• Help map, validate, and reconcile financial data between legacy and new systems during a company-wide accounting platform implementation.
• Develop solutions that maintain data integrity and preserve reporting visibility as financial systems, department structures, and the chart of accounts evolve.
• Write SQL queries to extract, organize, validate, and transform financial data.
• Support Power BI reporting by preparing datasets and assisting with dashboard development and reporting enhancements.
• Assist with month-end reporting through data validation, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual analysis.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Document reporting logic, data mapping, and Finance Department standard operating procedures to support long-term scalability.
• Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to support data-related initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with data, solving technical challenges, and continuously learning new tools. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain real-world experience applying technical skills in a finance environment.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills with experience analyzing, organizing, and working with large datasets.
• Experience writing SQL queries through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects.
• Experience creating reports or dashboards using Power BI through coursework, internships, or independent projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in building practical solutions that improve efficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, reliable data.
• Comfortable learning new ERP systems, financial software, and business intelligence tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to contribute while developing new technical skills.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn just as much as technical knowledge.

Why You'll Love this Internship

• Work on meaningful projects that directly support business decisions.
• Gain hands-on experience with SQL, Power BI, Excel, and enterprise financial systems.
• Help solve real data and reporting challenges during a large-scale systems transformation.
• Learn alongside experienced Finance professionals in a collaborative, remote environment.
• Build technical and analytical skills that will prepare you for future careers in finance, analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering.

Why Selkirk Sport?

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world, and Selkirk is leading the charge. Joining our team means more than just a job—it means being part of a high-energy brand that is defining a new era of sports