Financial Planning & Analysis Intern - Summer 2027

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern must possess strong business acumen and a dynamic personality as this position interacts with management and business teams on multiple projects to drive performance and support company initiatives. The Intern will design, develop, modify, document and deliver high‐quality analysis and reports that meet the business’s needs and improve overall results. The Intern will also perform a hybrid set of duties to support advanced analytics capabilities within FP&A.

This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include:

• Using financial and operational data to identify and communicate key business drivers, operational metrics, emerging trends, and other key variables.

• Reviewing and analyzing financial information and providing insights in order to improve business performance.

• Designing reports or visualizations independently or by interpreting the requirements that management, business, and sponsors provide and translating them into reports that improve operational efficiency and better decision making.

• Performing a variety of reporting assignments requiring knowledge of an emerging set of capabilities and tools that allow users to extract predictive and prescriptive insights. 

• Designing, developing, testing, documenting, and implementing reports using SQL and Microsoft tools with a data visualization layer.

• Assisting in the preparation of the annual plan and quarterly rolling forecasts.

• Partnering with business teams in evaluating opportunities, performing value-added ad-hoc analyses, and special projects as required.

• Developing appropriate and meaningful methods of communicating complex financial data in an easy-to-understand format, including developing reports, dashboards, and presentations for communicating operational and financial results.

• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

The POET Never Satisfied Internship openings are for Summer 2027. We post Internships in early September with the intention of having interns selected by November 1st.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline. 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to suggest solutions.

• Strong Customer Service skills, with an emphasis on relationship building.

• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Microsoft excel and Power PI, preferred.

• Capable of learning new programs and software.

• A high level of personal integrity

• Interpersonal skills – the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization.

• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to manage multiple assignments concurrently and independently, with a sense of urgency

• An eagerness to learn and a creative approach to work 

• Strong intellectual curiosity, which drives you to develop deep business subject matter expertise.                                                                

• Forward thinking and strategic, always keeping long‐term goals in mind when looking for ways to achieve current initiatives, and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment

• The ability to embrace and promote change

• An innovative mindset

• The ability to think objectively

• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty

• The ability to work in a team environment

This position operates in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand. Most of our Sioux Falls office workspace consists of an open-concept design intended to promote open communication and collaboration.

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.