Finance Internship (Commercial Finance)

OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a motivated and analytically driven undergraduate student to join our Commercial Finance team for a summer internship. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in how finance supports commercial decision-making, revenue growth, and profitability. You will work closely with finance, sales, marketing, and operations teams to analyze business performance, support pricing and deal decisions, and contribute to strategic financial planning. This internship is ideal for students majoring in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related fields who want to explore the intersection of finance and commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly commercial performance reports, including revenue variance analysis, customer profitability, and channel performance.
• Support financial modeling for pricing decisions, new product launches, promotions, and contract negotiations.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform commercial strategy.
• Help build and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs (using Excel or Power BI).
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes for the commercial organization.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis on large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business cases and investment proposals.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders at the end of the internship.

Qualifications Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (rising juniors or seniors preferred).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial finance, sales finance, or business strategy.

Preferred

• Previous internship or coursework in finance, accounting, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and Power BI.
• GPA of 3.4 or higher.

Internship Term

• May–August 2026 (minimum 3-month commitment)

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to how finance drives commercial strategy and revenue growth.
• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals.
• Networking opportunities with leaders across the organization.
• Potential for full-time offer or return internship based on performance.
• Hands-on experience with real business challenges and data.

Work Schedule

• Hybrid: In office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Tuesday and Friday