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Finance/Accounting Internship-Summer 2027

BAE Systems

Phoenix, AZ · HybridTemporary / Full-time$41–55K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$41–55K/yr
Location
Phoenix, AZHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Temporary / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Finance/Accounting intern will support an Accounting or Finance team in BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. The internship is scheduled for May through August 2027, with earlier start dates potentially considered. Interns work alongside experienced professionals on projects and participate in career development and networking through the LEAP Internship & Co-op Program. The role is hybrid at listed locations, though remote arrangements may be possible.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program Finance AnalysisAccountingFinancial ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMultitaskingWorking Under DeadlinesProfessional JudgmentBusiness AcumenAttention to DetailPlanning and Organization

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics or Related Field

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.

BAE Systems, a global leader in defense, is seeking motivated Finance and Accounting interns to support our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. This internship is scheduled for May- August 2027, though earlier start dates may be considered.

This is a hybrid role with on-site requirements at our York, PA, Sterling Heights, MI, or Phoenix, AZ locations; however, remote arrangements may be possible. Please note that relocation assistance and housing are not provided.

As an Accounting / Finance intern, you will:

  • Support one of the Accounting or Finance teams in everyday processes

  • Report to the Manager / Director of responsible function selected and will work directly with various leaders and specialist

  • Develop professional skills in Accounting and Finance in a manufacturing environment in the Defense Industry

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree Program pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics or a related field

  • Should have the ability to perform entry-level program finance analysis, basic concepts of accounting, and/or financial management

  • Solid computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

  • Basic problem solving acuity and basic experience with Microsoft Office tools with emphasis on Excel

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, to include the ability to prepare professional business letters and memorandums

  • Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under deadlines

  • Sound professional judgment, business acumen, attention to detail, and ability to plan and organize

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $40658 - $54841

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Finance/Accounting Internship-Summer 2027

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How this job compares

Set against the 460 open Finance Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 460 open Finance Intern jobs across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Finance Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (24 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 148 of the 460 open Finance Intern jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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