Finance Rotational Development Program Associate | Primient

About 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.

About the Role

Our Talent, Learning and Culture team leads on a wide-range of activities to foster an inclusive, high-performance, safety-focused culture. Our goal is to be an industry leader in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. We have the freedom to find creative solutions to get the best from Primient people.

Location: Schaumburg, Illinois
Program Length: 18 Months
Department: Finance

Launch Your Finance Career with Hands-On Experience and Impactful Projects

Are you a recent graduate excited to kick-start your career in finance? Our 18-month Finance Rotational Development Program (RDP) is designed to give you real-world exposure to core financial functions while providing mentorship, professional development, and a pathway to leadership.

This immersive program offers four key rotations in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Internal Audit, and Treasury, equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to excel in the finance industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience in financial modeling, budgeting, reporting, and risk management while seeing firsthand how finance drives business strategy.

What You’ll Gain

• Comprehensive Experience – Rotate through four finance disciplines, developing a well-rounded skillset.

• Real Impact – Work on high-visibility projects that influence financial decision-making.

• Mentorship & Networking – Receive 1:1 coaching from senior finance leaders and build relationships across the company.

• Professional Growth – Participate in leadership workshops, skill-building sessions, and plant and grain elevator visits to see how finance connects to business operations.

Your Rotations & Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (6 months)

• Analyze financial data and trends to support strategic decision-making.

• Assist in developing budgets and forecasts that drive business performance.

• Gain hands-on experience with financial modeling tools, including Workday Adaptive, Incorta, and Excel.

• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership.

Accounting /Controls (6 months)

• Support month-end closing activities and financial statement preparation.

• Assist with account reconciliations and gain insight into accounting principles.

• Assist with end-to-end deep dive process reviews and maintenance of the Risk and Control Matrix

• Shadow internal auditors and learn about risk management and compliance frameworks.

Operations Finance (6 months)

• Analyze and update the month-end plant performance reporting package to better visualize variances to AOP.

• Support the month-end closing process and identify areas to enhance tie-out to our EPM consolidated management EBITDA reports.

• Partner with Fixed Asset and Treasury/Tax teams to support capital project closures in a timely manner and identify cash flow impacts for capital project payments.

Sharpen Your Soft Skills

We don’t just develop finance professionals—we develop future leaders. In addition to technical skills, you’ll strengthen critical soft skills through activities such as:

• Communication: Present to leadership, refine professional writing, and engage in networking events.

• Problem-Solving: Tackle real-world business challenges, participate in case studies, and support decision-making.

• Teamwork: Work on