Finance Intern

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SUMMARY: The Finance Intern will support the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team during the summer internship program. This position will assist with financial forecasts, dashboard development, cross-department data analysis, and income-statement-related projects. The intern will work directly with members of the FP&A team to strengthen analytical capabilities, gain exposure to corporate finance processes, and support ongoing improvements in reporting, forecasting, and financial visibility across Seaboard Energy.
RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.
- Assist in preparing financial forecasts, annual budgets, and monthly reporting materials.
- Support the development and enhancement of dashboards, performance metrics, and analytical tools.
- Analyze income statement trends, variances, and key business drivers to support decision making.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams—including Operations, Accounting, Procurement, and Logistics—to gather data and understand business impacts.
- Document financial processes and help identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
- Maintain data integrity across financial models, reporting tools, and source systems.
- Provide analytical support for special projects, scenario modeling, and ad‑hoc financial requests from the FP&A team.
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in forecasting tools, dashboards, and automated reporting solutions.
- Organize and maintain financial reports, files, and documentation.
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 bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of financial statements, especially the income statement.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience with Tableau or Power BI is preferred but not required.
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: Monday through Friday. The working hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Occasional changes in schedule may be required as special circumstances arise.
WHY JOIN SEABOARD ENERGY?
- Traditional benefits include: competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
- Other benefits: career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.
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.
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