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Finance Intern - Summer 2027

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In-Office
Schaumburg, IL, USA
22-22 Hourly
Internship
In-Office
Schaumburg, IL, USA
22-22 Hourly
Internship
Supports the Finance team with financial data entry, reporting, spreadsheet updates, budget and forecast preparation, expense tracking, documentation, and administrative tasks. The intern will learn finance processes and tools while working with experienced professionals on real business projects. This role is intended for an undergraduate student with limited or no prior finance experience who is detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and comfortable working with data and basic reports.
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Finance Intern - Summer 2027 | PrimientAbout Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Summary

The Finance Intern will support the Finance team with foundational tasks and projects while gaining exposure to core finance and business processes. This role is designed for early‑stage college students who are interested in finance and eager to learn in a professional, team‑oriented environment. The intern will work alongside experienced finance professionals and contribute to routine reporting, analysis, and administrative activities that support the business.

Key Projects & Responsibilities

  • Assist with basic financial data entry, tracking, and organization

  • Support routine financial reporting and spreadsheet updates

  • Help compile information for budgets, forecasts, and expense tracking

  • Prepare simple summaries and documentation for internal use

  • Perform general administrative and ad‑hoc support for the Finance team

  • Participate in team meetings and learn standard finance processes and tools

Skills & Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field

  • Strong interest in finance, accounting, or business operations

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Power BI

  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take direction

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ideal Candidate

  • Entry‑level student with limited or no prior finance experience

  • Curious, dependable, and motivated to learn

  • Comfortable working with data, numbers, and basic reports

  • Interested in gaining real‑world corporate experience

Why Join Our Internship Program

  • Hands‑on experience working on real business projects

  • Exposure to corporate finance and professional work environments

  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced team members

Opportunity to build foundational skills for future internships or full‑time roles

Total RewardsStarting pay of $22.00/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • Competitive Pay​

  • Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

  • Dental and vision insurance​

  • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability​

  • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

  • Paid holidays & vacation​

  • Floating days off​

  • Parental leave for new parents​

  • Employee resource groups​

  • Learning & development programs​

  • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​

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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

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