Finance and Marketing Intern

Koppers Inc.•Peachtree City, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer Intern will support both the Finance and Marketing teams at Koppers Performance Chemicals’ headquarters office. This hybrid internship provides hands‑on experience in two core business functions within Koppers Performance Chemicals: accounting and financial operations, and market research and business case development. The intern will spend 20 hours per week with the Finance team performing accounting and finance‑related tasks and 20 hours per week with the Marketing team supporting strategic growth initiatives and evaluating new markets. Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law. Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006. You can view our privacy policy here - http://www.koppers.com/pages/privacy-policy

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively across two functional teams.
Strong collaboration skills and comfortable meeting with a variety of business leaders
Strong writing and familiarity with using AI to help inform and develop communication tools
General understanding of qualitative and quantitative research approaches
Ability to work in a culture focused on Zero Harm daily safety initiatives and practices

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
Interest in manufacturing, chemicals, or industrial markets preferred.

Responsibilities

Support daily and monthly accounting activities, including invoice processing, account reconciliations, and data entry.
Assist with financial reporting by preparing spreadsheets, updating financial models, and validating data accuracy.
Analyze cost trends, production expenses, and operational metrics to support financial planning.
Participate in internal audit activities, documentation reviews, and compliance tasks.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Finance team.
Conduct market research to inform new business opportunities, customer segments, and understand competitive landscapes.
Assist in developing business cases for new products, markets, or strategic initiatives.
Analyze industry trends, pricing benchmarks, and customer needs to support commercialization strategy development
Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and summaries for leadership review.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including R&D, Sales, Finance, and Operations, to gather data and insights for market assessments and budget development.
Develop marketing commercialization budgets to support marketing efforts required to execute individual strategic marketing initiatives