Finance Intern (CA, CO, MI, OR, TX, WA)

WEH2 Wilbur-Ellis Holdings II, LLC; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship ($1,000–$3,000)

Mentorship

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis is offering a Summer Internship Program in Finance (PLOT) designed to give students hands-on experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision support within a leading agribusiness. The 12-week program includes real-world projects, mentorship, and opportunities to present learnings to leadership.

As a Finance Intern, you’ll collaborate with professionals to support projects, analyze data, develop visuals, and sharpen analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Pursuing a college degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Agricultural Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operating data to identify trends and insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Develop data visualizations and presentations for leadership.
• Conduct research and collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvements and financial planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics major

Business/Analytics related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Analytical tools

Job description

Our Summer Internship Program

Our Summer Internship Program (PLOT) offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Finance while building the foundation for a successful career. During this 12-week program, you'll learn from experienced finance professionals, tackle real-world projects, and develop working knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business decision support within a leading agribusiness organization. You'll have the opportunity to present your internship learnings directly to leadership. This is more than just an internship. It's your chance to make a real impact, build professional knowledge, and sharpen your abilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment. Successful completion of the PLOT program can also earn you a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000.

Role Overview

As a Wilbur-Ellis Finance Intern, you'll gain experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, reporting, and business performance management. You'll work alongside finance professionals to support projects that help drive informed business decisions and contribute to the financial success of the organization.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include analyzing financial and operational data, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, assisting with financial reporting, identifying trends and business insights, developing data visualizations and presentations, conducting research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and process improvements.

What You Bring to the Role

As an intern, we understand you may not already have extensive professional experience. We are seeking a college student pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Agricultural Business, or a related field with an interest in finance and business strategy. Overall, we are looking for someone with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools; intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn; a self-starter who is eager to contribute ideas and collaborate with others; and someone who brings their full self to work each day.

Examples of What You May Gain

• Exposure to corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, and business decision support within a leading agribusiness organization
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business analysis activities
• Opportunities to collaborate with finance professionals, business leaders, and cross-functional teams across the organization
• Development of analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Hands-on experience interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and providing actionable business insights
• Exposure to financial systems, reporting tools, and industry best practices
• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals and business leaders
• A deeper understanding of how financial performance impacts business strategy, operational decisions, and long-term growth
• Real-world experience contributing to projects that support financial excellence, business performance, and organizational success

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $24.00 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities.

And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Employee Benefits

• Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.

Purpose & Values

Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur-Ellis employee makes a real difference.

Talent Development

When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.

A Culture That Cares

We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.

Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.