FP&A Intern

Farmer's Business Network • Raleigh, NC

7d

About The Position

This position is for FBN's Summer 2026 Internship Cohort (May - August)

Farmers Business Network is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Financial
Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern to join our Finance team. This role offers an
excellent opportunity for a student in their last year of a Bachelor’s degree or
pursuing a Master’s degree to gain hands-on experience in financial modeling,
business intelligence, and strategic financial analysis within a dynamic,
high-growth ag-tech environment. The ideal candidate possesses a strong
foundation in finance or accounting principles and a keen interest in
data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the last year of a Bachelor’s program or actively pursuing a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of financial statements and corporate finance concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex financial modeling is required), with a proven capacity to leverage AI tools in modeling and daily analytical tasks.
• Demonstrated experience with Tableau or similar data visualization/BI tools, and SQL for data querying and analysis.
• Willingness to learn and work within NetSuite and Oracle PBCS in a professional environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Consulting, or a highly analytical role.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite) or planning tools (e.g., Oracle PBCS).
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and executive-level presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with agriculture industry dynamics, including commodity markets, seasonal cycles, and supply chain considerations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling: Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business decisions across the Ag-Chemicals division and broader FBN operations.
• OPEX & Variance Analysis: Assist in leading the OPEX lifecycle by supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual Budget vs. Actual (BvA) variance analyses — identifying cost drivers, pinpointing savings opportunities, and helping craft the “story behind the numbers” for senior stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Business Intelligence (BI): Utilize Tableau (and SQL) to extract, manipulate, and analyze large financial datasets, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Support the design and maintenance of dynamic financial dashboards and performance reports.
• Reporting & Presentation Preparation: Prepare comprehensive financial analyses, reports, and presentations for senior management, clearly communicating complex financial information and actionable insights.
• Performance Monitoring & KPI Tracking: Assist in tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial results against budget and forecast, explaining variances and driving accountability across business units.
• Strategic Planning & Forecasting Support: Support the coordination of bottom-up OPEX budgeting and annual operating plan (AOP) processes. Assist with rolling forecast updates and scenario analysis.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnering: Serve as a liaison across departments to gather inputs, align financial targets, and provide financial support to ensure that organizational goals are met — including building OPEX assumptions, tracking costs, and proposing month-end accruals.
• Financial Systems Exposure (NetSuite & PBCS): Gain exposure to and work within Oracle NetSuite (ERP) and Oracle PBCS (Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service) to ensure data integrity and seamless information flow across financial systems.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate FP&A reporting processes and planning workflows for increased efficiency and accuracy.
• Ad-Hoc Projects & Analysis: Provide analytical support for various ad-hoc financial initiatives, mergers and acquisitions due diligence, and other special projects at the request of senior management.

Benefits

• equity compensation (dependent upon job level)
• incentive/bonus plans (dependent upon position)
• paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday
• work flexibility including paid time off and remote work if your role is eligible
• parental leave
• benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, short & long term disability, life insurance, 401k, HSA employer contributions, and more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees