Intern - Financial Planning & Analysis (Summer 2027)

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

Description

At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you're a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands‑on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You'll also have a chance to build community through our employee‑run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly.

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

During your summer experience, you will be fully immersed into our collaborative culture that is built on diversity of thought. This team is looking for your curiosity and unique point of view. We will look to push your development as an analyst and a leader alike through comprehensive, on‑the‑job training, leadership development workshops and personalized summer liaisons to help you navigate your internship. Interns will be given meaningful projects along with the opportunity to interact with and present to leadership. Primary responsibilities include the following (but are not limited to):

• Developing department‑level and enterprise‑wide annual and long‑term budgets


• Developing the annual capital plan and providing analytical support for capital investment decisions


• Performing complex analyses, such as evaluating labor productivity or growth opportunities


• Developing profitability and cash flow forecasts


• Analyzing cost trends and resource utilization and developing performance metrics

In addition, your understanding of United Airlines as a company and the airline industry will be en hanced through chats with leadership and behind-the-scenes tours of airport, baggage, and maintenance operations and/or crew training facilities.

This internship may be eligible for full-time conversion based on performance in role, position availability and overall operational need, potentially offering a direct pathway to a career with us.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must be a current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related area of study and demonstrating strong academic performance with at least one semester of education left post‑internship completion


• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)


• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast‑paced, changing environment


• Solid interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Position is based in Chicago, IL - must be able to relocate


• Intern duration is 10-12 weeks during Summer 2027


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future


• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications


• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Undergraduate student graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028



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  Posting dates: September 1, 2026 through September 8, 2026