Intern - Financial Planning & Analysis (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines•WA-SeaTac, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Airlines is hiring a Financial Planning & Analysis intern for summer 2027. Interns join teams across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air to work on visible projects affecting guests and the business, gain hands-on experience, and network with employees and company leaders. This full-time internship lasts 12 weeks, with two program timelines to accommodate different academic calendars. It is based at the Seattle corporate headquarters in SeaTac, Washington; candidates who do not already live in the internship city must relocate for the internship. The internship is intended to provide skill development and work experience and does not guarantee future employment. The intern supports financial analyses and reporting for small business groups within Alaska Airlines. Under a manager’s direction, the intern contributes to forecasting, cost control, budget preparation, variance research, business cases, metrics reporting, key performance indicator modeling, product-line profitability analyses, and what-if scenarios. The role also supports financial models, interpretation of performance data, profitability and cash-generation initiatives, and the monthly closing process. The starting rate is $25.00 per hour. Travel benefits include free standby travel on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air, available from the first day, plus up to six employee-choice travel credits.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship.
Must have junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
Working toward a bachelor's degree focused in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with accounting and finance fundamentals and intermediate math skills.
Good judgment, attention to detail, and analytical problem-solving ability.
Ability to set and balance priorities, work independently, take ownership, and act as a self-starter.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and databases generally, including Excel math functions and pivot tables.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to division leadership.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial analyses and reports supporting small business groups.
Contribute to forecasting, cost control, budget preparation, variance research, business cases, and ad hoc projects and analysis.
Support metrics reporting, key performance indicator modeling, product-line profitability analysis, and what-if scenarios.
Under the direction of the manager, support projects, solve problems, provide insights, drive change, and contribute to innovation.
Develop and maintain models supporting company activities, including labor reports, line-of-business costs and productivity, and cost and revenue forecasts.
Synthesize and analyze financial performance data, draw business conclusions, and propose action plans to improve profitability, capital allocation, and cash generation, including corrective action plans when needed.
Contribute to the monthly closing process, including accruals, purchase order system management, invoice review and research, and data entry into relevant support databases and models.