Intern - Financial Planning & Analysis (Summer 2022)
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Job overview and responsibilities
During your summer experience, you will be fully immersed into our collaborative culture that is built on diversity of thought. Our teams will be looking for your curiosity and your 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 enhanced through chats with leadership and behind-the-scenes tours of airport, baggage and maintenance operations and/or crew training facilities.
Qualifications Required
- Must be a current undergraduate student graduating in Spring 2023, pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related area of study and demonstrating strong academic performance
- 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 teamwork
- 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 2022
- 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