Manufacturing Financial Analyst Intern

About the Role

Koch Inc. is seeking a Summer 2027 Finance Analyst Intern who is excited about discovering their passions and potential while gaining real experience within our companies that creates value for our customers. At Koch, our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services. We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day. This posting is specifically for our Koch Ag & Energy Solutions manufacturing facilities listed below, with the opportunity location in one of the designated 2027 target locations. Depending on performance and business needs, our entry-level position will initially be based in Wichita, Kansas, with the mid-term goal to return to a manufacturing site.

2027 Target Locations: Beatrice, NE; Enid, OK; Wever, IA; Saint James, LA

What You Will Do

As a global company spanning multiple industries, Koch continues to transform the way we do business. In one of our many business roles, you will be right in the middle of finding new ways to move the world forward. Choosing the right place to start a successful career is challenging. Koch stands apart, providing a combination of diverse roles, abundant resources, personalized development, and a work/life balance that encourages less burnout and greater satisfaction. Our interns work alongside experienced businesspeople with diverse experiences to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch explore our unique Principle-Based Management culture, partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies, learn key business concepts and Koch mental models, and engage with leaders to learn more about business transformation, our work in society, and more. These are just a few key aspects of our internship program. As an intern, you'll gain exposure to a variety of finance and business activities that directly support our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Planning, forecasting, and analytical activities that support our operating facility's major business decisions and overall financial health
• Analyze operating costs of manufacturing processes. Build trend analysis to depict expected spend versus actual spend. Recommend optimization points of view.
• Actively participate in business planning meetings, working team interactions, and profitability review sessions
• Collaborate with mentors to define and manage tasks to complete multiple analytic, data-driven projects
• Use the decision-making framework to identify optimal alternatives to address emerging opportunities for the business you support

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Eligible for full-time employment no later than Summer 2028
• Enrolled in a business degree program such as Finance, Accounting, Economics, Agribusiness, Management, or Entrepreneurship or related fields
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think critically and challenge assumptions
• Initiative, natural curiosity, strong communication skills, and an aptitude for fast-paced learning
• Familiarity with modern analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Fabric Suite, Power BI, Alteryx)
• Experience using generative or agentic AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) to enhance analysis, automate repetitive tasks, or support decision-making

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.