Financial Planning & Analysis Intern (Summer 2026)

AvalonBay Communities • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Our Summer 2026 Internship Program focuses on employing high-achieving undergraduate talent with interest in gaining broad real estate experience at a best-in-class Company. The 10-week paid program is centered within Financial Planning & Analysis and involves working with all of AvalonBay's major business groups including development, finance, and asset management, to name a few. The role also provides opportunities to develop strong business acumen, quantitative, and presentation skills. You will collaborate with and learn directly from the company's senior and executive leadership team, providing them with recommendations for strategic decision making through the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of financial data. We don't have a typical day, but you can expect to conduct detailed analyses of historical financial data, build models to project future performance, and provide critical support to our development/redevelopment teams, budgeting and capital planning team, and property management team.

Requirements

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, or in another quantitative or business-related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Intellectual curiosity to learn about all aspects of the business.
• Excellent time management and organizational ability.
• Diligent work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills using MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with SQL.
• Experience with R.
• Experience with Power BI/Tableau.
• Experience with VBA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses of historical financial data.
• Build models to project future performance.
• Provide critical support to development/redevelopment teams.
• Support budgeting and capital planning team.
• Assist property management team.
• Collaborate with senior and executive leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 20% discount on apartment homes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree