Finance Intern - Summer 2027

POET • Sioux Falls, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Intern will learn a variety of financial forecast models for multiple bioprocessing centers that produce biofuels, such as bioethanol, and other bioproducts. The models will provide financial support for long-range planning activities related to production, revenue, expenses, and capital. This role will participate in a variety of projects and work closely with finance and departments that support operations.
If you are highly self-motivated, driven to succeed, and thrive in a challenging environment where you can optimize your analytical, communication, and financial acumen, then this opportunity may be the right fit for you. The Finance Intern must be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and is expected to anticipate and meet assigned deadlines, clarify expectations, digest feedback in a positive manner, and display a responsive, flexible, and thorough approach to work.
This is an on-site role located at POET’s corporate headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include:
Analyzing financial information to determine present and future bioprocessing center financial performance
Reviewing existing and developing new dashboards that serve a variety of operations stakeholders
Supporting the capital project approval process through economic modeling and sensitivity analysis
Coordinating with cross-functional groups to gather data and communicate the results of analysis
Learning the complexity of a privately held multi-billion-dollar company, its corporate structure, and how the business runs with all the moving parts
Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times
Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community
Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!
The POET Never Satisfied Internship openings are for Summer 2027. We post Internships in early September with the intention of having interns selected by November 1st.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Enrolled and completed junior-level courses towards a four-year degree in a related major: Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics
• Ability to create MS Excel spreadsheet models and produce relevant outputs
• Prior history of working with large data sets
• High attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving and structured thinking skills
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.

Nice To Haves

• High level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Learn a variety of financial forecast models for multiple bioprocessing centers that produce biofuels, such as bioethanol, and other bioproducts.
• Provide financial support for long-range planning activities related to production, revenue, expenses, and capital.
• Participate in a variety of projects and work closely with finance and departments that support operations.
• Analyze financial information to determine present and future bioprocessing center financial performance.
• Review existing and develop new dashboards that serve a variety of operations stakeholders.
• Support the capital project approval process through economic modeling and sensitivity analysis.
• Coordinate with cross-functional groups to gather data and communicate the results of analysis.
• Learn the complexity of a privately held multi-billion-dollar company, its corporate structure, and how the business runs with all the moving parts.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.

Benefits

• Multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED