2027 Summer Internship - Finance

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Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903

Company: APS

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

As a Finance Intern at APS, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the financial insights and analysis that help power critical business decisions. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll contribute to projects that support reliable and affordable energy delivery, operational excellence, and long-term planning. Your work will help teams better understand financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support initiatives that positively impact the communities APS serves.

Potential Projects and Experiences

Drive Financial performance for critical business areas across the organization such as Transmission & Distribution, Generation, Information Technology and more.

Analyze financial data to help business teams understand performance trends and support informed decision-making.

Assist with budget and forecast reviews, identifying key variances and opportunities for improvement.

Support cross-functional projects focused on sustainability reporting, rate case modeling, and economic impact studies.

Help identify process improvements and efficiencies that enhance organizational performance.

Present findings and recommendations through clear, professional communication and data-driven insights.

Who We're Looking For

Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Finance or related field.

Demonstrated academic achievement and commitment to learning.

Strong interest in finance, business operations, financial analysis, or related fields.

Ability to interpret data, think critically, and solve problems in a collaborative environment with attention to detail.

Effective written and verbal communication skills with a willingness to learn from others.

Preferred: 3.0 GPA or higher and involvement in campus finance clubs or related student organizations.

This paid temporary full-time internship spans 10 weeks during the summer. Interns receive mentorship, professional development, opportunities for site visits, networking, and more.

Minimum Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

3.0 GPA or higher.

Involvement with campus finance clubs or organizations.

Major Accountabilities

1) Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs. May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations and studies.

2) Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews. Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.

3) Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.

4) Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.

5) Performs other related duties as required.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

Role @types are subject to change based on business need.

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