Financial Planning and Analysis Intern (F&II)

Ingredion Incorporated; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Intern Mentor Program

Internship events & activities

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Westchester, IL, invites rising finance students to join the FP&A Food & Industrial Ingredients USCAN Finance team as a Finance Intern for summer 2027. You will assist in monthly and quarterly financial reporting and help develop financial reporting processes, gaining hands-on corporate experience.

The role emphasizes initiative for process improvements, collaboration with peers, and exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analyses.

Qualifications

• Progress toward a Finance degree with a 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher.
• Junior or senior year status.
• Ability to work on site 3 days per week.
• Reliable transportation to the facility.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of financial, planning, and analysis for net sales bridges and sensitivity analysis between customer pricing and corn cost correlation.
• Monitor monthly OPEX and SG&A spending against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Prepare variance analyses to identify key drivers of spending performance.
• Assist with annual budget development and monthly forecasting activities.
• Provide timely assistance on FP&A finance related to Monthly/Quarterly reports, Strategic Plan, ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.
• Support scenario analyses and financial modeling related to capital & growth initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance (in progress)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester, IL. Workplace type: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote).

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Food & Industrial Ingredients USCAN Finance team for summer 2027! As the FP&A Finance Intern, you will assist in our monthly and quarterly financial reporting process and development of our financial reporting. You will be an important resource in the FP&A Finance department, and we believe that this internship will give you the opportunity to apply academic experience with a tailored learning path and corporate experience to drive your career development. We are looking for someone who has a strong initiative for process improvements to incorporate change in a dynamic work environment.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the development of financial, planning, and analysis for net sales bridges and sensitivity analysis between customer pricing and corn cost correlation.
• Monitor monthly OPEX and SG&A spending against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Prepare variance analyses to identify key drivers of spending performance.
• Assist with annual budget development and monthly forecasting activities.
• Provide timely assistance on FP&A finance related to Monthly/Quarterly reports, Strategic Plan, ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.
• Support scenario analyses and financial modeling related to capital & growth initiatives.

What you will bring:

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, preferred
• Be in or going into your junior or senior year of college
• Ability to work on site 3 days a week during the summer internship term
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

Who you are:

• Proven ability to deliver under agreed upon deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Solid teamwork skills and creative problem solving
• Desire to see and create results

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must: Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT. Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a junior or non-graduating senior. If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.
• Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Mentor Program – pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: No

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.