Summer 2027 Financial Analyst Internship

About the role

Ignite Your Finance Career with SPP as our Summer 2027 Financial Analyst Intern! The Financial Analyst Intern will support SPP's Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team while gaining hands-on experience with financial analysis in the energy industry. The intern's primary project will involve supporting the annual budget preparation and monthly close processes, along with opportunities to contribute to SPP's western expansion and other financial analysis projects. Throughout the internship, the intern will assist with data preparation, variance analysis and explanations, and financial model updates. They will also gain experience evaluating the financial performance of SPP projects and lines of business and supporting financial planning and strategic decision‑making. In addition to the analytical work, the intern will build communication and technical writing skills by drafting budget commentary and preparing presentation materials for director‑level review. This combination of detailed financial analysis and exposure to SPP leadership will give the intern an opportunity to strengthen both their analytical and communication skills while seeing how financial information supports business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budget preparation and monthly close processes
• Assist with data preparation, variance analysis and explanations
• Update financial models
• Evaluate financial performance of SPP projects and lines of business
• Support financial planning and strategic decision‑making
• Draft budget commentary and prepare presentation materials for director‑level review

Requirements

• College student working toward a bachelor’s degree or above in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Entering senior year or have completed at least three years of undergraduate coursework by the start of the internship
• 3.0 GPA or higher

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Analytical acumen with the ability to interpret financial data
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments

Benefits

• Housing available if needed
• Teaming activities and professional development opportunities outside regular work hours
• Capstone project: final presentation showcasing lessons learned and knowledge gained

Pay

Paid internship (compensation not specified)

Schedule

Duration: 10‑12 weeks, full‑time (Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.); onsite format.