Finance Leadership Development Program Trainee - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exempt level position for a Finance Leadership Development Trainee. The program is designed for new graduates to launch their careers with a global leader, applying knowledge, learning from experienced professionals, and making an impact. ADM has received awards for its early career program and commitment to innovation and sustainability. The Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is an early-career rotational program designed to build strong, well-rounded finance professionals. The ADM Finance team is crucial for business success, providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis for business support, development, and external reporting. ADM seeks high-caliber team players to gain diverse skills across different cultures in a progressive training program. Through hands-on experience, structured rotations, mentorship, and training, the program accelerates growth and prepares participants for high-impact finance roles at ADM. The program spans 18-24 months, offering broad exposure across multiple finance areas in North America. Participants will develop an end-to-end finance mindset, strengthen technical and leadership skills, and expand career opportunities through curated experiences and networking.

Requirements

Interest in building a career in Finance with both analytical and strategic responsibilities
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Ability to thrive in a rotational, fast-paced environment
Strong interest to learn all aspects of Finance, Accounting, and Tax
Demonstrated capacity to handle a diverse number of projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written, time-management, detail-oriented, and organization skills
Ability to function effectively, both independently and with a team, as well as the ability to collaborate within various levels of an organization
Proficient Microsoft Office Skills (Excel data tables, pivots, lookups, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) and interests in diverse Information Technology
Pursuing a 4-year degree in Finance, Economics, Business or other related discipline with a genuine interest for the agriculture and food industry.
Willingness to relocate to Decatur, IL as part of the program.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Minimum GPA of 2.8
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Standard office safety regulations

Nice To Haves

Genuine interest for the agriculture and food industry.

Responsibilities

Gain exposure across multiple Finance functions, such as Audit, FP&A, Risk & Controls, Treasury, Investor Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, and Record-to-Report Transformation.
Build an end-to-end finance mindset with curated project and business experiences.
Develop a trusted professional network of finance colleagues and mentors.
Strengthen both technical expertise and leadership capabilities desired by ADM business leaders.
Expand long-term career opportunities with accelerated development and visibility.

Benefits

medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
flexible spending accounts
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Paid vacation time
11 paid holidays
one paid personal day
Adoption assistance
paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs