Finance Summer 2027 Internship

Dairy Farmers of America
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United StatesPosted Oct 16, 2026New
Summer 2027

About the role

Looking to gain hands-on experience with a leading dairy food manufacturer? As a Finance Intern, you'll work alongside our Finance, FP&A, and Cost Accounting teams to support critical business initiatives, analyze financial performance, and contribute to strategic decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your financial analysis, budgeting, and business partnering skills while gaining real-world experience in the manufacturing and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

This full-time summer internship is ideal for students who are analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how financial insights drive business performance and operational success.

What You'll Do

  • Assist with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis across key business

areas, including customer profitability, business unit performance, budgeting, and supply chain metrics.

  • Support the preparation and development of the 2027 annual budget.
  • Analyze financial data and provide insights to help identify trends, risks,

and opportunities.

  • Partner with FP&A and Cost Accounting leaders on high-impact projects that

support business growth and operational efficiency.

  • Assist with monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance

tracking.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and support financial

decision-making.

  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

What You'll Gain

  • Exposure to financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cost accounting,

budgeting, and business performance management.

  • Experience working with real-world financial data in a manufacturing

environment.

  • Opportunities to collaborate with finance professionals and business leaders

across the organization.

  • Hands-on experience analyzing business performance and supporting strategic

initiatives.

  • Practical knowledge of how finance supports operations, supply chain, sales,

and overall business profitability.

  • A strong foundation for future careers in finance, accounting, financial

planning, corporate strategy, or business analytics.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with Junior or

Senior standing at the time of the internship.

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modeling, data

analysis, or reporting tools is a plus.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team

environment.

  • Available to work full-time during Summer 2027, beginning in late May or

early June through mid-August.

  • Local candidates are preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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