FP&A Intern – Financial Analysis

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Republic Airways

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Republic Airways, an airline providing regional flight services that connect communities across the United States. This program prepares students for the workforce by offering hands-on experience, fostering skill development, and encouraging meaningful contributions within the Finance and Accounting department. As an Accounting Intern, you will play a key part in supporting critical financial analysis, budgeting, and cost-saving initiatives, directly impacting the company’s financial health and strategic direction. The internship emphasizes professional growth through mentorship, cross-departmental exposure, and workshops designed to deepen understanding of the aviation industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote – Indianapolis, IN (ability to work on-site required if status changes)
• Team: Finance and Accounting department, supplementing the FP&A team
• Mission: To support financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting processes to drive cost savings and informed decision-making within the Finance and Accounting department.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Analyze and forecast monthly financial results across various spend categories.
• Support: Supplement the FP&A team by assisting with the annual budgeting process.
• Collaborate: Collaborate with different teams within the Finance and Accounting department.
• Present: Periodically present project findings and results to team members.
• Implement: Implement business processes to support cost saving initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level position for a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Finance or Accounting, requiring a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a business group.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from technical instructions and financial reports. Proficient communication and presentation skills are required to effectively present information and respond to inquiries. This role demands the ability to make day-to-day decisions that support strategic direction, often requiring thought without established precedents, and flexibility to assist team members as projects arise.
• Other: Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship is a requirement. While currently remote, the ability to work on-site in Indianapolis is required as remote status will be continuously evaluated.