FP&A Intern

Seaboard Energy; Merriam (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Seaboard Energy is seeking a motivated FP&A Intern in Merriam, Kansas to support forecasting, reporting, and analysis. You will gain hands-on exposure to corporate finance, including operating expense, SG&A tracking, and dashboard development.

You will work with the FP&A team, build dashboards in Excel and Power BI, and collaborate with Operations, Accounting, Procurement, Sales, and Logistics to understand drivers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's degree in a related field.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly reporting, forecast updates, and budget prep for Opex, SG&A, and capital.
• Support variance analysis and driver explanations.
• Build and enhance dashboards and KPIs in Excel and Power BI.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Accounting, Procurement, Sales, and Logistics.
• Assist with capital project tracking and basic ROI analysis.
• Maintain data integrity across financial models and reporting tools.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Tableau

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Business Administration / Finance / Accounting / Economics / Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY:

The FP&A Intern supports the Financial Planning & Analysis team with the recurring forecasting, reporting, and analysis work that keeps leadership informed on how the business is performing. This role is designed to give hands-on exposure to corporate finance, including operating expense and SG&A tracking, variance analysis, dashboard development, and cross-functional work with various departments. The intern will work directly with FP&A team members and own defined pieces of recurring work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.

• Assist with monthly reporting materials, forecast updates, and annual budget preparation for operating expense, SG&A, and capital.
• Support variance and flux analysis by comparing actuals to budget, forecast, and prior period, and help draft driver explanations.
• Build and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and analytical tools in Excel and Power BI to track financial and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Accounting, Procurement, Sales, and Logistics to gather data, validate assumptions, and understand business drivers.
• Assist with capital project tracking, including spend reporting and basic ROI or payback analysis.
• Maintain data integrity across financial models, reporting tools, and source systems, and document processes to improve accuracy and automation.
• Provide analytical support for month-end close, scenario modeling, special projects, and ad hoc requests from the FP&A team.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.

• Actively pursuing a Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, with an emphasis on the income statement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain results clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is primarily office-based and requires the ability to perform work while seated for extended periods. The role involves frequent use of a computer, including prolonged viewing of a monitor and continuous typing on a keyboard. Occasional walking within the office and light handling of documents or office supplies (under 15 lbs) may be required. The employee must have adequate visual acuity for reading and data entry and the ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person interactions. Employees must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for their work areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment is in an office setting. Noise level varies from low to moderate levels.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Part-Time, approximately 20 hours per week; flexible schedule within Monday-Friday business hours. Occasional changes in schedule may be required as special circumstances arise.

About Seaboard Energy

As a Seaboard Corporation company, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including, but not limited to, the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel.