Schwan's
Financial Analyst Intern - Summer 2025
Schwan's, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
FINANCIAL ANALYST INTERN - SUMMER 2025
Bloomington or Marshall, MN
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.schwanscompany.com.
Your Internship Experience:Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 19 - August 8, 2025) : Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact.Take Charge of Strategic Projects : Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom.Exclusive Access to Leadership : Engage with company executives and senior leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration.A Culture of Care : Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.Guidance from Industry Experts : Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and good-natured team members who are invested in your success.Pathway to a Thriving Career : Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.Your Impact:
Lead & Assist in Management Reporting : Take an active role in the management reporting processes, contributing to both financial and operating results, and developing new metrics to enhance reporting accuracy and relevance.Master Analytical Tools : Learn and utilize a variety of tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Business Explorer, Business Objects, and Sales Discovery, to effectively execute projects and deliver high-quality results.Translate & Communicate Insights : Interpret complex financial data and refine results for presentation to broad audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding across different levels of the organization.Collaborate Across Functions : Work cross-functionally with teams outside of finance to drive efficiencies and optimize processes, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the business.Present Findings to Diverse Audiences : Present and discuss your analysis and insights at various levels within Schwan's, including to non-financial audiences, demonstrating your ability to communicate financial concepts clearly.Support Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) : Assist in the financial planning and analysis process, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing critical insights for decision-making.Engage in Continuous Learning : Participate in professional development opportunities and leverage mentorship to enhance your financial knowledge and analytical skills.Drive Process Improvements : Identify and implement process improvements within reporting and analytics, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.What You Bring:
Education:
Current enrollment in bachelor's Finance, Accounting, Economics or related degree program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026. GPA of 3.0+ preferred.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excel in critical thinking, analysis, interpretation, and solving complex problems.Confident self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, and thrives in team settings.Build strong, effective relationships with business partners across the board.Demonstrate leadership with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.Evaluate and clearly communicate the pros and cons of various solutions to diverse audiences.Manage time and projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.Preferred familiarity with business systems, spreadsheets, databases, financial modeling, and business planning.
Education: Current enrollment in a college degree program - either Associate's or Bachelor's of Arts in a relatedfield of study.
Years of Related Experience: 0 -2 years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Basic PC, communication and interpersonal skills required; familiarity with MicrosoftOffice and email programs; basic understanding of applicable discipline (i.e., accounting & finance, human resources,law, marketing, sales, supply chain, etc.) with organizational and self-motivational skills required.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
Bloomington or Marshall, MN
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.schwanscompany.com.
Your Internship Experience:Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 19 - August 8, 2025) : Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact.Take Charge of Strategic Projects : Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom.Exclusive Access to Leadership : Engage with company executives and senior leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration.A Culture of Care : Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.Guidance from Industry Experts : Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and good-natured team members who are invested in your success.Pathway to a Thriving Career : Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.Your Impact:
Lead & Assist in Management Reporting : Take an active role in the management reporting processes, contributing to both financial and operating results, and developing new metrics to enhance reporting accuracy and relevance.Master Analytical Tools : Learn and utilize a variety of tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Business Explorer, Business Objects, and Sales Discovery, to effectively execute projects and deliver high-quality results.Translate & Communicate Insights : Interpret complex financial data and refine results for presentation to broad audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding across different levels of the organization.Collaborate Across Functions : Work cross-functionally with teams outside of finance to drive efficiencies and optimize processes, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the business.Present Findings to Diverse Audiences : Present and discuss your analysis and insights at various levels within Schwan's, including to non-financial audiences, demonstrating your ability to communicate financial concepts clearly.Support Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) : Assist in the financial planning and analysis process, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing critical insights for decision-making.Engage in Continuous Learning : Participate in professional development opportunities and leverage mentorship to enhance your financial knowledge and analytical skills.Drive Process Improvements : Identify and implement process improvements within reporting and analytics, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.What You Bring:
Education:
Current enrollment in bachelor's Finance, Accounting, Economics or related degree program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026. GPA of 3.0+ preferred.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excel in critical thinking, analysis, interpretation, and solving complex problems.Confident self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, and thrives in team settings.Build strong, effective relationships with business partners across the board.Demonstrate leadership with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.Evaluate and clearly communicate the pros and cons of various solutions to diverse audiences.Manage time and projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.Preferred familiarity with business systems, spreadsheets, databases, financial modeling, and business planning.
Education: Current enrollment in a college degree program - either Associate's or Bachelor's of Arts in a relatedfield of study.
Years of Related Experience: 0 -2 years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Basic PC, communication and interpersonal skills required; familiarity with MicrosoftOffice and email programs; basic understanding of applicable discipline (i.e., accounting & finance, human resources,law, marketing, sales, supply chain, etc.) with organizational and self-motivational skills required.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.