Financial Planning and Analysis Intern (F&II)

Ingredion • Westchester, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ingredion is seeking an ambitious student for a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) internship within the Food & Industrial Ingredients USCAN Finance team for summer 2027. The intern will assist in monthly and quarterly financial reporting and development, applying academic experience with a tailored learning path and corporate experience for career development. The role requires a strong initiative for process improvements 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 (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• 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 financial, planning, and analysis for net sales bridges and sensitivity analysis between customer pricing and corn cost correlation.
• Monitor monthly OPEX and SG&A spending against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Prepare variance analyses to identify key drivers of spending performance.
• Assist with annual budget development and monthly forecasting activities.
• Provide timely assistance on FP&A finance related to Monthly/Quarterly reports, Strategic Plan, ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.
• Support scenario analyses and financial modeling related to capital & growth initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary based on 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
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern