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 . 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.