2027 Internship - Finance Business Partner

Textron•Wichita, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Business Partner intern will work with and assist the accounting team at Textron Aviation, gaining hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets. The role may also involve domestic and international tax compliance, reporting, and research. This is a paid, full-time, 10-week summer internship, typically running from late May to early August, with 40 hours per week. Candidates are expected to work onsite for the entire program unless otherwise approved by the hiring manager.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Action-oriented and able to seize opportunities.
Ability to use time effectively and organize priorities well.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including creating formulas such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF and using PivotTables.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Textron Aviation when applying; visa sponsorship is not available, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who need employment sponsorship.
Must be able to work onsite for the entire internship unless the hiring manager approves otherwise.
Must be eligible to meet any requirements for access to information controlled under U.S. regulations if the position requires such access.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Hyperion/SmartView experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in forecasting, monthly and quarterly business reporting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities for supported organizations.
Develop a weekly cash forecast and track actual cash receipts.
Work across organizational functions and facilitate communication within finance to ensure accurate, predictive financial information is communicated throughout the organization.
Understand key business-unit operating metrics and drivers, and measure performance against established metrics.
Maintain forecast accuracy and monitor countermeasures.
Assist with annual operating plans, long-range plans, and capital planning processes.
Potentially participate in monthly evaluations of inventory balances, develop reports for Operations on inventory trends and turns, and participate in monthly evaluations of excess and obsolete inventory.
Perform special projects and ad hoc financial reporting as required.
Build and maintain constructive relationships with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Assist with accounting activities involving accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets.
Potentially work on domestic and international tax compliance, reporting, and research.