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Finance Intern - Summer 2027

Primient · Schaumburg, IL · 1 mo ago
Sales$22/hrFull-time

Primient is a century‑old company with an entrepreneurial spirit, a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant‑based, renewable sources. Leveraging deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence backed by a long‑standing corn wet milling heritage, Primient focuses on producing the safest, highest quality products while upholding responsibility to people and the planet. With locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil, the company invests in its plants and people to unlock potential in the industrial and food sectors, guided by values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth.

About the role

The Finance Intern will support the Finance team with foundational tasks and projects while gaining exposure to core finance and business processes. This role is designed for early‑stage college students interested in finance and eager to learn in a professional, team‑oriented environment. The intern will work alongside experienced finance professionals and contribute to routine reporting, analysis, and administrative activities that support the business.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with basic financial data entry, tracking, and organization
  • Support routine financial reporting and spreadsheet updates
  • Help compile information for budgets, forecasts, and expense tracking
  • Prepare simple summaries and documentation for internal use
  • Perform general administrative and ad‑hoc support for the Finance team
  • Participate in team meetings and learn standard finance processes and tools

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
  • Strong interest in finance, accounting, or business operations
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Power BI
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take direction
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Qualifications

  • Entry‑level student with limited or no prior finance experience
  • Curious, dependable, and motivated to learn
  • Comfortable working with data, numbers, and basic reports
  • Interested in gaining real‑world corporate experience

Benefits

Why Join Our Internship Program: Hands‑on experience working on real business projects; Exposure to corporate finance and professional work environments; Mentorship and guidance from experienced team members; Opportunity to build foundational skills for future internships or full‑time roles.

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