Manufacturing Finance Intern: Costing & Forecasting

Iowa Ag; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Financial Specialist Intern to support budgeting, product cost rollups, and variance analysis at our Muscatine site. You will collaborate with site leadership and operations to understand drivers of financial impact and help deliver accurate forecasts.

The role involves assisting with monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring compliance with capital vs. expense guidelines, and contributing to the annual operating plan while aligning with Bayer's values and standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field (Ag Business, Finance, Accounting).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with ability to work across teams.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; reliable in prioritizing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Controllers with annual budgeting and cost rollups for products.
• Analyze cost center spending and variances against plan and forecast.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly forecasts for Crop Protection sites with leadership input.
• Communicate financial impacts and ensure compliance with Capital vs. Expense guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors in Ag Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Financial Specialist Intern to support budgeting, product cost rollups, and variance analysis at our Muscatine site. You will collaborate with site leadership and operations to understand drivers of financial impact and help deliver accurate forecasts.

The role involves assisting with monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring compliance with capital vs. expense guidelines, and contributing to the annual operating plan while aligning with Bayer's values and standards.