Intern - Financial Planning & Analysis (Summer 2025)
Early careers take off with United! We’ve been recognized as both a top employer for Gen Z talent by Handshake and a top 100 internship program by Yellow and WayUp. Interns at United enjoy a wealth of benefits, including a robust mentorship program, exclusive travel privileges, and engaging social events to help foster a vibrant and connected community of early career professionals. Our program is designed to empower you with the skills and connections necessary to launch a successful career. We hope you join us at United, where your contributions will take flight and your career journey will soar.
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 enhanced through chats with leadership and behind-the-scenes tours of airport, baggage, and maintenance operations and/or crew training facilities.
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
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
- 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 2025
- 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 2025 or Spring 2026
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.