ES Finance Intern, Summer 2026

Finance Summer Internship Program

The Finance Summer Internship Program at BAE Systems offers participants exciting and challenging work assignments as well as training and mentoring. Finance interns will receive hands-on experience and act as valued contributors through placements within traditional finance and accounting functions, as well as functions unique to the defense industry such as program control. The finance intern class will simultaneously participate in a multi-week comprehensive intern project to further apply concepts and trainings learned throughout the duration of the program. At the end of the summer, interns are given the opportunity to interview for the Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) and / or the Contracts Leadership Development Program (CLDP), either of which may result in a full-time position. In addition, all finance interns will have the ability to interact with senior / executive level leadership through virtual networking events, one-on-one meetings, and other presentations or trainings. This internship will be hybrid with the candidate splitting time between working remote and on-site at one of our BAE System's sites in southern New Hampshire including Nashua, Hudson, Manchester, and Merrimack. The internship is a paid internship and has a work schedule that includes every other Friday off. LEAP Affiliation : 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.

Responsibilities will vary depending on position placement and may include :

• Support the development of weekly and monthly cost reporting
• Analyze and report on order intake, sales, profit and cash flow
• Develop, monitor and forecast budgets
• Prepare accounting reconciliations and research variances
• Generate monthly metric reports
• Complete special projects as required

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Pay Information : Full-Time Salary Range : $43847 - $59143. 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.