About the role#
As a Finance Intern, you will support recurring and ad hoc analysis across Frontier Airlines. This role provides exposure to financial planning, cost-reduction initiatives, strategic benchmarking, labor analysis, capital allocation, fleet planning, and flight profitability. You will work with financial models to evaluate internal rate of return, net present value, and payback while collaborating with Finance leadership and operating teams.
This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Denver, Colorado, for the Summer 2027 term. You will report to the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis.
What you'll do#
- Support short- and long-term financial planning activities.
- Investigate the root causes of cost and revenue variances to identify profit-improvement opportunities.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and reporting for senior management.
- Identify and size potential revenue and cost opportunities across the organization.
- Perform scenario analysis to evaluate strategies under different business conditions.
- Benchmark financial and operational performance against competitors and industry practices.
- Support analysis related to labor, cost-reduction initiatives, and strategic business priorities.
- Apply structured analytical approaches and quantitative techniques to solve business problems.
- Serve as an internal resource for improving processes and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Finance leadership and business partners on assigned projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at an accredited university, preferably with at least two years of undergraduate coursework completed or enrollment in a graduate program.
- Coursework in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline.
- Demonstrated understanding of economic, financial, and accounting concepts.
- Familiarity with Excel, macros, and data-mining tools.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to structure logical analytical approaches and work independently.
- Strong business acumen and a results-oriented work ethic.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid position, with hourly rates ranging from $20.00 to $24.50 based on class year.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines operates as a public company within the aviation industry. Founded in 1994, the carrier provides travel to over 100 destinations across domestic and international markets. The company maintains its headquarters in Denver, Colorado. It employs over 6,000 people and utilizes a fleet of A320neo aircraft.
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