Finance Intern (Summer 2027)

Finance Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Denver, CO

Employment type: Full-Time

Pay: $20.00-$24.50/hour based on class year

Application deadline: April 16, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. MT

Turn financial analysis into business decisions

As a Finance Intern, you'll support recurring and ad hoc analysis across Frontier, gaining exposure to financial planning, cost-reduction initiatives, strategic benchmarking, labor analysis, capital allocation, fleet planning and flight profitability.

You'll also work with financial models that evaluate measures such as internal rate of return, net present value and payback while collaborating with Finance leadership, business partners and operating teams across the airline.

Why this internship matters

Finance helps Frontier understand where the business is performing well, where opportunities exist and how different decisions could affect financial and operational results.

Your analysis will help leaders understand cost and revenue performance, evaluate potential opportunities and make decisions in an environment where financial discipline and operational performance are closely connected.

How you'll work

This internship operates with close supervision. Assignments are completed according to established procedures, with detailed instructions and regular review of work. The role is based in a typical office environment in Denver, Colorado.

Leadership scope

This role reports to Frontier Airlines Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. This is an individual contributor internship with no direct reports.

What youll do

Support financial planning and analysis

• Deliver timely, accurate analysis to Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
• Support short- and long-term financial planning activities.
• Investigate the root causes of cost and revenue variances and identify potential profit-improvement opportunities.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and reporting requested by senior management.

Evaluate opportunities and scenarios

• Identify and size potential revenue and cost opportunities across the organization.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate strategies under different business conditions.
• Support financial modeling involving internal rate of return, net present value and payback.
• Contribute analysis supporting areas such as capital allocation, fleet planning and flight profitability.

Support strategic and operational decisions

• Benchmark financial and operational performance against competitors and relevant best practices.
• Support analysis related to labor, cost-reduction initiatives and other strategic business priorities.
• Apply structured analytical approaches and quantitative techniques to business problems.
• Serve as an internal resource for identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Build financial awareness across the business

• Support Frontier's focus on cost discipline and help strengthen financial awareness across the organization.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership, business partners and operating groups on assigned projects and analyses.

What youll bring

• Current enrollment at an accredited university.
• Preference given to candidates who have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework or who are enrolled 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 other tools used for data mining and analysis.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to structure logical analytical approaches and apply quantitative techniques to business problems.
• Ability to work independently and creatively solve analytical challenges with limited data and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data-gathering and data-mining techniques.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Results-oriented approach and strong work ethic.

Support for work, life and travel

Frontier offers benefits, programs and travel privileges designed to support eligible employees at work and beyond. Availability may vary by role, employment status, eligibility, location, schedule, applicable policies and current plan details.

Depending on role and eligibility, available benefits and programs may include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings options; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; Frontier and participating partner-airline travel privileges; buddy passes; travel-related discounts; and employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League.

Working at Frontier Airlines

At Frontier, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. Whether you're supporting flights, helping customers, maintaining aircraft or working behind the scenes, your work helps create a travel experience that is safe, reliable and built around value.

Our work is guided by our core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team.

About Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our teams support every part of the travel journey, from airport and flight operations to aircraft maintenance, customer support and corporate functions.

We focus on making travel accessible, practical and easy to personalize while supporting a safe, reliable and efficient airline operation.

Internship compensation

Hourly pay is based on class year:

Class year Hourly rate Freshman $20.00 Sophomore $20.50 Junior $21.50 Senior $22.50 Graduate Program $24.50

Working at Frontier Airlines

At Frontier Airlines, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. Whether you support flights, customers, aircraft or the teams behind the operation, your work helps deliver a safe, reliable and value-focused travel experience. Our work is guided by four core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team.

About Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our teams span flight crews, airport operations, aircraft maintenance, customer support, corporate functions and more. We focus on making travel accessible, practical and easy to personalize while supporting a safe, reliable and efficient airline operation.

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline. Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.