2027 Intern - Financial Analyst - Hunt Valley, MD (Sea Systems)

Cessna Aircraft Company; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship programs

Real project work

401(k) vesting

Alternative schedules

Job summary

Textron Systems is offering a 10-week paid summer internship in Hunt Valley, MD for a Financial Analyst Intern. You will conduct analysis, maintain forecasts, and provide EACs for projects while supporting monthly budgets and earned value reporting.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, communication, and the ability to work with finance teams across functions. Applicants should be pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field and have ≤2 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field and/or less than 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with management.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Self-starter with the ability to assimilate data into reports.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work with other Finance and Accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis, maintain forecasts, and provide Estimate at Completion (EACs) for Textron Systems.
• Participate in projects relating to monthly budgets, cost projections, and sales and profit estimates, in addition to various Earned Value reports.
• Maintain program measurement control systems.
• Create and maintain standard financial reports for the finance team and other functions within the business.
• Provide day-to-day support to the program finance team.
• Establish and maintain baselines and EACs in the Earned Value tool (MPM).
• Analyze program trend data for Estimate to Complete (ETC) validity checks.
• Provide real time information to management regarding EAC swings, program updates.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Self-starter

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

2027 Intern - Financial Analyst - Hunt Valley, MD (Sea Systems)

Job Number: 342823

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

A Day in the Life of a Financial Analyst Intern

• Conduct analysis, maintain forecasts, and provide Estimate at Completion (EACs) for Textron Systems.
• Participate in projects relating to monthly budgets, cost projections, and sales and profit estimates, in addition to various Earned Value reports.
• Maintain program measurement control systems.
• Create and maintain standard financial reports for the finance team and other functions within the business.
• Provide day-to-day support to the program finance team.
• Establish and maintain baselines and EACs in the Earned Value tool (MPM)
• Analyze program trend data for Estimate to Complete (ETC) validity checks
• Provide real time information to management regarding EAC swings, program updates
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field and/or less than 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Self-starter with the ability to assimilate data into reports
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work with other Finance and Accounting functions

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands‑on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E‑Z‑GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Recruiting Timeline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $23 - $26 per hour.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.