Finance Intern

Ingredion Incorporated • Westchester, IL

1d • $20 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Westchester, IL Workplace type: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Corporate Finance team for summer 2026! As the Corporate Finance Intern, you will assist in our monthly/quarterly financial reporting process and development of our financial reporting. You will be an important resource in the Corporate Finance department, and we believe that this internship will give you the opportunity to apply academic experience with a tailed learning path and corporate experience to drive your career development. We are looking for someone who has a strong initiative for process improvements to incorporate change in a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, preferred
• Be in or going into your junior or senior year of college
• Ability to work on site 3 days a week during the summer internship term
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
• Proven ability to deliver under agreed upon deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Solid teamwork skills and creative problem solving
• Desire to see and create results
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
• If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a junior or non-graduating senior.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of standardized global SG&A reporting by leveraging BW and SAC capabilities.
• Support the design and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and analytics.
• Provide timely assistance on SG&A-related ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.
• Redesign and expand validations throughout the interconnected documents to ensure proper links have been created
• Gain hands‑on experience with the company’s SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, supporting reporting activities.
• Assisting in the identification of improvement opportunities and development of action plans
• Contributing to the development and implementation of processes and procedures to ensure monthly and quarter reporting is timely and accurate
• Managing positive relationships with internal partners to deliver results and support business performance

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.
• Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Mentor Program – pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
• medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern