2027 Finance Summer Intern

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures?
If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.
Ketjen is seeking rising sophomores and juniors to join our Summer 2027 Internship Program as a Finance Intern at our Corporate Office in Clear Lake, TX. The ideal candidate will be available to work full-time for 12 weeks from May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027.
As a Finance Intern, you will gain exposure to multiple areas of Ketjen’s Finance organization, including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, Treasury, and Tax. You will work alongside Finance professionals on meaningful projects that provide insight into the financial operations of a global organization.
Why choose to intern at Ketjen? We offer:
Competitive pay
Three vacation days and company holidays
Social engagement programs
Senior executive leadership networking opportunities
Corporate housing for those who meet relocation criteria
Full-time conversion opportunities
Exposure to multiple areas of a corporate Finance organization
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail with the ability to organize and analyze financial information
Ability to work collaboratively with team members across different Finance functions
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Experience with Microsoft Power BI or other data visualization/reporting tools is preferred
Interest in learning about different areas of corporate finance
Must be able to commit to a full-time schedule (40 hours/week)
Previous internship, business, accounting, or finance-related experience is a plus
Ability to participate in multiple Ketjen Internship or Co-Op sessions is a plus
EDUCATION
Seeking sophomore or junior-level candidates with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and December 2029
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Intern will support the Finance organization on projects based on business needs and priorities, with potential assignments across FP&A, Controllership, Treasury, and Tax. Responsibilities may include:
Assist with financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and other Finance-related projects
Analyze and organize financial data to identify trends and support business decisions
Assist with developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI and Excel
Support accounting, cash management, tax, or financial planning activities as assigned
Assist with process improvement and other special projects
Collaborate with Finance team members and cross-functional partners
Prepare and communicate project findings and recommendations
Benefits of Joining Ketjen
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.