Finance Internship (FP&A)

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 looking for a highly motivated Finance undergraduate to join our FP&A team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis. You will work directly with senior FP&A professionals and business partners, gaining real exposure to how finance drives business decisions in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for students who want to build strong technical skills and understand the end-to-end FP&A function.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans
• Perform monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and provide insightful commentary
• Build and update financial models, dashboards, and reporting templates in Excel and Power BI
• Analyze key business drivers and prepare presentations for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario modeling to support strategic initiatives
• Participate in team meetings and present findings to FP&A and business stakeholders
• Help automate routine reporting processes using Excel macros, Power Query, or Python (if applicable)

• Perform additional duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned; responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and departmental priorities.

Qualifications Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field (rising juniors or seniors preferred)
• Strong academic performance (GPA 3.4+)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Charts, Data Tables)
• Demonstrated interest in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, or business strategy
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred

• Previous internship or relevant coursework in financial modeling, accounting, or statistics
• Experience with Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Leadership experience in student organizations, finance clubs, or case competitions

Internship Term

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

What You Will Gain

• Real-world FP&A processes used by industry leaders
• Advanced financial modeling and data analytics techniques
• How to translate numbers into actionable business recommendations
• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Executive teams
• Professional presentation and communication skills

What We Offer

• Meaningful projects with real business impact (not just coffee runs)
• Dedicated mentor and weekly check-ins with the FP&A team
• Exposure to senior leadership through final presentation
• Networking opportunities with full-time analysts and other interns

Work Schedule

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