Summer 2027 Financial Analyst Internship

Southwest Power Pool; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is accepting applications for a Summer 2027 Financial Analyst Intern to support the FP&A team during the budget cycle and monthly close. This onsite internship in Little Rock offers hands-on financial analysis in the energy sector, with opportunities to contribute to expansion projects and strategic planning.

The role emphasizes data preparation, variance analysis, and communications, building analytical and technical writing skills under director-level guidance.

Qualifications

• College student working toward a bachelor’s degree or above in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Must be entering senior year or have completed at least three years of undergraduate coursework by the start of the internship.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical acumen with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A team with financial analysis during the internship.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and monthly close processes.
• Contribute to financial model updates and variance analysis.
• Prepare budget commentary and presentation materials for director-level review.
• Gain exposure to financial planning and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on September 15, 2026

Locations

Corporate HQ
201 Worthen Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223, USA

• Hybrid


• Intern


• Part-Time


• Requisition #: SUMME002455

Description

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

Ignite Your Finance Career with SPP as our Summer 2027 Financial Analyst Intern!

The Financial Analyst Intern will support SPP’s Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team while gaining hands‑on experience with financial analysis in the energy industry. The intern’s primary project will involve supporting the annual budget preparation and monthly close processes, along with opportunities to contribute to SPP’s western expansion and other financial analysis projects.

Throughout the internship, the intern will assist with data preparation, variance analysis and explanations, and financial model updates. They will also gain experience evaluating the financial performance of SPP projects and lines of business and supporting financial planning and strategic decision‑making.

In addition to the analytical work, the intern will build communication and technical writing skills by drafting budget commentary and preparing presentation materials for director‑level review. This combination of detailed financial analysis and exposure to SPP leadership will give the intern an opportunity to strengthen both their analytical and communication skills while seeing how financial information supports business decisions.

Internship Overview

• Duration:10–12 weeks, full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)


• Format:Onsite internship.


• Compensation:Paid internship with housing available (if needed)


• Engagement:Teaming activities and professional development opportunities outside of regular work hours


• Capstone:Interns will deliver a final presentation showcasing lessons learned and knowledge gained

What We're Looking For:

• College student working toward a bachelor’s degree or above in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field


• Must be entering senior year or have completed at least three years of undergraduate coursework by the start of the internship.


• 3.0 GPA or higher


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Analytical acumen with the ability to interpret financial data.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.

Position Type, Locations and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a temporary, onsite summer 2026 internship in Little Rock, Arkansas. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:0 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires no travel

SPP is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, SPP makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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