2027 Finance Summer Intern

Albemarle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Three vacation days & company holidays

Social engagement programs

Executive leadership networking

Corporate housing for relocation

Full-time conversion opportunities

Exposure to multiple Finance areas

Job summary

Ketjen Corporation is offering a Finance Intern position at the Clear Lake, TX corporate office for a 12-week Summer 2027 program. Rising sophomores and juniors will gain exposure to FP&A, Controllership, Treasury, and Tax while contributing to meaningful finance projects.

The role involves analytical work, reporting, dashboards in Power BI and Excel, and potential full-time conversion opportunities upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to organize and analyze financial information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Finance functions across the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is preferred.
• Must commit to a full-time schedule (40 hours/week).
• Previous internship or finance-related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and other Finance projects.
• Analyze and organize financial data to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Assist with developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI and Excel.
• Support accounting, cash management, tax, or financial planning activities as assigned.
• Assist with process improvement and other special projects.
• Collaborate with Finance team members and cross-functional partners.
• Prepare and communicate project findings and recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Power BI use

Full-time commitment

Finance internship experience a plus

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business degree

GPA 3.0+

Sophomore or junior by graduation Dec 2027–Dec 2029

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.

Ketjen is seeking rising sophomores and juniors to join our Summer 2027 Internship Program as a Finance Intern at our Corporate Office in Clear Lake, TX. The ideal candidate will be available to work full-time for 12 weeks from May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027.

As a Finance Intern, you will gain exposure to multiple areas of Ketjen’s Finance organization, including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, Treasury, and Tax. You will work alongside Finance professionals on meaningful projects that provide insight into the financial operations of a global organization.

Why choose to intern at Ketjen? We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Three vacation days and company holidays
• Social engagement programs
• Senior executive leadership networking opportunities
• Corporate housing for those who meet relocation criteria
• Full-time conversion opportunities
• Exposure to multiple areas of a corporate Finance organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to organize and analyze financial information
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members across different Finance functions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or other data visualization/reporting tools is preferred
• Interest in learning about different areas of corporate finance
• Must be able to commit to a full-time schedule (40 hours/week)
• Previous internship, business, accounting, or finance-related experience is a plus
• Ability to participate in multiple Ketjen Internship or Co-Op sessions is a plus

EDUCATION

• Seeking sophomore or junior-level candidates with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and December 2029
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Intern will support the Finance organization on projects based on business needs and priorities, with potential assignments across FP&A, Controllership, Treasury, and Tax. Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and other Finance-related projects
• Analyze and organize financial data to identify trends and support business decisions
• Assist with developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI and Excel
• Support accounting, cash management, tax, or financial planning activities as assigned
• Assist with process improvement and other special projects
• Collaborate with Finance team members and cross-functional partners
• Prepare and communicate project findings and recommendations

Benefits of Joining Ketjen

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.