Financial Planning & Analysis Intern

Posted:
1/30/2026, 9:25:40 AM

Location(s):
Heredia Province, Costa Rica ⋅ Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Job Description:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern

Huntsman is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern supporting the Finance Division located in San Jose . This position will report to the FP&A Manager.

Job Scope

The FP&A Intern will support financial planning and analysis activities across the region, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and process improvement initiatives. This internship offers hands-on exposure to key financial operations and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

In summary, as the FP&A Intern, you will:

  • Assist with preparing financial reports and presentations.

  • Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accuracy of financial data.

  • Support budgeting and forecasting by gathering and analyzing data.

  • Assist with month-end management reporting and related analysis.

  • Perform variance analysis to identify trends and provide insights.

  • Participate in business meetings and contribute where applicable.

  • Identify and support process improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain and update financial models and documentation.

  • Support compliance efforts including SOX and Internal Audit controls.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Candidates must be willing to work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our office located in AFZ, Heredia. Additional office days may be required as needed or during corporate visits

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.

Minimum Qualifications

Education required:

  • Current full-time student in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

  • No professional experience required; internship is designed for students.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent English communication skills (B2+ or higher).

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

  • Strong team player and collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior academic or project experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or related areas.

  • Familiarity with financial modeling tools or BI tools.

  • Interest in process improvement and data-driven decision making.

Working Environment

  • Hybrid or office-based environment depending on location policies.

  • Standard office equipment usage required (computer, spreadsheets, reporting tools).

  • Internship requires between 24 and 40 hours per week for a 10-month period.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.    

  

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.   

  

Huntsman is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman or Rubison, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers. 

Additional Locations:

Huntsman Corporation

Website: https://www.huntsman.com/

Headquarter Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1970

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Agriculture ⋅ Automotive ⋅ Chemical ⋅ Chemical Engineering ⋅ Construction ⋅ Manufacturing