2027 Internship – Finance Business Partner

Find a- Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Real project work

401(k) vesting credited

Flexible schedules at select locations

Job summary

Textron Aviation offers a hands-on summer internship in Wichita, focusing on accounting functions. You’ll work with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets while exploring domestic and international tax compliance and reporting.

You'll gain hands-on experience, build Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), and participate in real projects with mentorship. On-site work is required for the 10-week program.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills with formulas and PivotTables.

Responsibilities

• Participate in forecast, monthly/quarterly business reporting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities.
• Develop weekly cash forecast and track actual cash receipts.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication within finance for accurate information.
• Measure key operating metrics and monitor performance against targets.
• Support forecast accuracy and countermeasures development.
• Assist in annual operating and long-range planning processes.
• Prepare reports on inventory trends and E&O as needed.
• Conduct special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting.
• Build constructive relationships with Operations, PM, Engineering & Supply Chain.

Skills

Communication skills

Accountability & integrity

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Accounting

Finance

Other related field

Tools

SAP

Hyperion/SmartView

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Candidates will work with and assist the accounting team at Textron Aviation. Candidates will gain hands on experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets. Candidates will also have the potential to work on domestic and international tax compliance, reporting, and research.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in forecast, monthly/quarterly business reporting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities for the organizations they support
• Develop weekly cash forecast and track actual cash receipts
• Work through cross-functional relationships within the organization and facilitate communication between the functions within finance to ensure accurate and predictive financial information is communicated throughout the organization
• Understand key business unit operating metrics/drivers and measure performance to established metrics
• Responsible for forecast accuracy and monitoring countermeasures.
• Assist in the development of annual operating plans and long-range plans and capital planning processes
• Potentially participate in monthly evaluations of inventory balance, developing report for Operations on inventory trends and inventory turns, and subject to monthly evaluations of excess and obsolete inventory (E&O)
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as required
• Builds and maintains constructive relationships with Operations, Program Management, Engineering & Supply Chain

Education / Experience

• Accounting
• Finance
• Other related field

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Action oriented and seizes opportunities
• Effectively utilizes time and organizes priorities well
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required – ability to create formulas (V-lookups, sumif, etc.) and utilize PivotTables. Experience using Microsoft Word, and Outlook also required
• SAP experience
• Hyperion/SmartView experience a plus

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Benefits

• 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. AI Readiness:Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location

: US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

: Finance/Accounting

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Level

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Internship / Co-Op

Shift

: First Shift

Job Posting

: 10/19/2026, 1:27:12 PM