LIFT Finance Intern - Summer 2027

Leadership In Flight Training Academy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Leadership In Flight Training Academy is seeking a finance intern in Indianapolis to assist with forecasting loan balances, AR collections, and state revenue remaining. You will support budgeting and collaborate with FP&A and other teams to improve financial clarity for student finances.

The role requires pursuing a BA/BS in Finance or Accounting, a 3.0+ GPA, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently or with others.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast loan balances, AR collections, and state revenue remaining.
• Support FP&A budgeting processes with data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams across LIFT operations to align financial plans.
• Create materials to explain student finances clearly.
• Develop processes to enable business growth and scalability.
• Present project results to team members and stakeholders.
• Implement efficient business processes to drive performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

GPA 3.0 (on 4.0 scale)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Essential Duties

• Analyzes and forecasts loan balances, AR collections, state revenue remaining
• Supplements the FP&A team in the budgeting process
• Collaborates with the different teams amongst the LIFT operation
• Develop materials to explain student finances more clearly

Job Category

LIFT Academy

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Analyzes and forecasts loan balances, AR collections, state revenue remaining
• Supplements the FP&A team in the budgeting process
• Collaborates with the different teams amongst the LIFT operation
• Develop materials to explain student finances more clearly

Create processes to allow the business to grow and scale

• Presents project results to their team members periodically
• Implements business processes to support efficiency initiatives

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a business group
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient communication and presentation skills
• Flexible and willing to help other team members as projects arise

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis Headquarters location, unless otherwise directed by hiring manager
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week with a minimum of 20 hours for spring and fall interns
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to read and interpret technical, regulatory and contractual documentation. Able to maintain confidentiality.

DECISION MAKING

Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought without established precedents or procedures. Decisions tend to be short term and usually of moderate cost. Able to work independently or as part of a team to drive results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to move about the work environment.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.