FP&A Intern: Budgets, Forecasts & Unlimited Standby Travel

United Airlines, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines, Inc. invites undergraduate students in Finance or Accounting to join our summer internship in Chicago. You will contribute to department budgeting, capital planning, and performance analyses while gaining hands-on experience and presenting to leadership.

The program includes leadership workshops and real project exposure, with potential full-time conversion based on performance. Successful interns will develop analytical and communication skills, work across FP&A, Internal

Qualifications

• Must be a current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related area and with at least one semester remaining after internship completion
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Position is based in Chicago, IL and requires relocation
• Intern duration is 10-12 weeks during Summer 2027
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
• Successful interview required to meet job qualifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance is essential

Responsibilities

• Develop department-level and enterprise-wide annual and long-term budgets
• Develop the annual capital plan and provide analytical support for capital investment decisions
• Perform complex analyses such as evaluating labor productivity or growth opportunities
• Develop profitability and cash flow forecasts
• Analyze cost trends and resource utilization and develop performance metrics

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

United Airlines, Inc. invites undergraduate students in Finance or Accounting to join our summer internship in Chicago. You will contribute to department budgeting, capital planning, and performance analyses while gaining hands-on experience and presenting to leadership.

The program includes leadership workshops and real project exposure, with potential full-time conversion based on performance. Successful interns will develop analytical and communication skills, work across FP&A, Internal