Intern Finance

Compeer Financial; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model (up to 50% remote)

Flexible schedules

401k contribution (up to 9%)

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Professional development

Job summary

Compeer Financial is offering a paid internship in the Finance team, based in Mankato, MN, with a hybrid work model and strong development opportunities. The role focuses on financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and BI activities to support decision making.

You will work closely with finance colleagues, gain hands-on experience, and explore AI-enabled enhancements to finance processes while contributing to cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 1-2 years of coursework.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to organize and analyze data with high accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A concepts.
• Interest in data analytics and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled business applications.

Responsibilities

• Support finance team with financial analysis and budgeting.
• Refresh and validate Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Assist with monthly management reporting processes.
• Analyze data to improve efficiency and support decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on objectives.
• Research and pilot AI use cases for finance processes.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data analytics

Financial analysis

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounts/Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot

Power Platform

Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How We Support You

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers.

This is a paid internship; however, the intern must provide their own housing and transportation. Business related transportation and expenses will be paid by the organization. The internship will work full-time through the Summer of 2027, and part-time during the following school year up until graduation. The internship is located out of our Mankato, MN office location. If pursuing internship credit through your university, it is your responsibility to consult with your advisor and review the internship's job description to ensure it meets the minimum eligibility requirements.

The Contributions You Will Make

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting the Finance team through financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and business intelligence activities. The Finance Intern will work closely with finance team members to support reporting processes, analyze financial information, assist with operational planning activities, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through data analytics and emerging technologies. This role offers exposure to multiple facets of corporate finance and business decision support.

A Typical Day

• Review general ledger transactions and operating expense coding to support budget alignment and financial reporting accuracy.
• Support daily pricing processes through data review, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing team member resource allocations and capacity reporting.
• Refresh, maintain, and validate Power BI reports and dashboards used by finance and business stakeholders.
• Support monthly management reporting processes, including data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
• Research, evaluate, and pilot artificial intelligence (AI) use cases that enhance finance team processes, reporting, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Assist with financial analysis, process improvement initiatives, and special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with finance team members and cross‑functional partners to support departmental objectives.

The Skills And Experience We Prefer You Have

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field, with 1-2 years of coursework completed.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to organize and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn new technologies and concepts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or reporting concepts through coursework or prior experience.
• Interest in data analytics, financial reporting, pricing operations and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, or other AI‑enabled business applications.

How We Will Take Care Of You

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Base Pay

$19 - $20 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.