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AAR · 3 weeks ago

Finance Intern – Corporate FP&A

United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

AAR is a global aerospace and defense organization seeking a Finance Intern for their Corporate Finance team. The intern will gain hands-on experience in financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis while collaborating with experienced finance professionals.

AerospaceCommercialGovernmentNational Security

Responsibilities

Spend 10 weeks gaining hands-on experience in Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting

Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close activities, including preparation of reports, dashboards, and management presentations

Support the development and analysis of financial models to evaluate business performance, trends, and strategic initiatives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, support decision-making, and improve financial processes

Develop professional skills through mentorship, learning sessions, and exposure to financial systems, tools, and best practices used in a global aerospace and defense organization

Build a strong foundation for a future career in Finance, FP&A, or Corporate Strategy at AAR or within the broader business community

Participate in structured learning sessions and mentorship opportunities with finance leaders and subject matter experts across the organization

Take ownership of a meaningful FP&A-related project, working independently and collaboratively to analyze data, develop insights, and present recommendations to Finance and Business Leadership

Develop a strong understanding of how a global organization operates by learning the financial drivers of the business, the role of FP&A, and the dynamics of the aerospace industry