Finance Leadership Development Program - Internship

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time off & holidays

Disability benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness programs

Community Day & volunteering

Job summary

AT&T’s Finance Leadership Development Program Internships offer a 10-12 week summer experience designed for MBA students pursuing finance, accounting, or economics. The program provides structured assignments, strategic projects, and cross-functional exposure, with potential for full-time consideration after graduation.

The role emphasizes leadership development, collaboration, and driving measurable financial insights.

Qualifications

• MBA candidate with focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Estimated graduation Fall 2027 – Spring 2028.
• Ability to meet full-time, in-office requirement in Dallas for duration of program.
• Three+ years of robust full-time work experience (ex internships).
• Willingness to collaborate, lead and tackle challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning: budgeting, forecasting, short/long-term planning.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Analyze performance against key business metrics and document progress.
• Prepare and present financial reports ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify trends and provide insights for decisions.
• Oversee budgets, monitor performance, analyze variances.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support initiatives and opportunities.
• Forecast data and perform analysis for book close and ad hoc cases.

Skills

Integrity

Communication

Leadership

Proactive mindset

Results driven

Curious / learning

Education

MBA candidate

Job description

This position requires in-office presence 5 days a week and is only offered at the posted location.

At AT&T, you’ll be empowered to create real change in an ever-expanding, connected world. Your impact will be felt no matter how your work translates to our core goal of serving customers and transforming lives. We’re fueled by a passion to provide innovative solutions and driven to connect the world in meaningful ways.

Designed for students currently pursuing an MBA, this 10-12 week summer internship with the Finance Leadership Development Program offers valuable experience through structured assignments, strategic projects, and exposure to various corporate finance disciplines. Designed to set you up for consideration for the full-time program upon graduation, the FLDP summer internship allows you to contribute to cross-functional team initiatives, foster your leadership skills, and encourage your organizational growth.

What you’ll do

• Lead financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and short/long-term planning.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections.
• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics to document and assess progress.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Oversee the preparation and management of company budgets, monitor actual performance, and analyze variances.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business initiatives, investments, and financial opportunities.
• Performs data forecasting and financial analysis for book close and for various ad hoc business cases.

What you’ll bring

• Integrity that serves as your true north moral compass.
• Mastery in communication, both speaking and writing clearly and effectively.
• Strong leadership skills, comfortable leading teams at all levels.
• A proactive mindset, always ready and eager to tackle challenges.
• A results-oriented approach, driven to achieve goals.
• A curious mind, continuously learning and fascinated by innovation.

What you’ll need

• Current enrollment in an MBA program with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related specialty.
• Estimated graduation date between Fall 2027 - Spring 2028.
• Ability to meet the full-time, in-office requirement in Dallas throughout the duration of the program.
• Three or more years of robust full-time work experience (not including internships).
• Ability to collaborate on complex issues, thrive in a leadership position, and be up for an adventure.

Our Finance Leadership Development Program Interns earn an annual salary of $95,000, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting pay within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time off and holidays (with up to 4 days of paid time off during internship and company-designated holidays.)
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• A paid Community Day and can participate in company-sponsored volunteering events

AT&T will not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind for this position.

AT&T will consider for employment: qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state, and local laws.

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Location: Dallas, Texas

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

We are pioneers of making connections and have been ever since Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone and founded our company. That was nearly 150 years ago, and we haven’t stopped innovating since. At our core, we help bring families, communities, and businesses together with the products and services they need to thrive every day. From the widespread and growing availability of 5G and Fiber to working on things we once only dreamed of—at AT&T, we create connections that change the world.