Corporate Financial Accounting - Masters Intern

Hoffmaster•Oshkosh, WI

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About The Position

For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has been the trusted leader in premium single-use tableware and entertaining solutions. Our mission is simple: to elevate dining, entertaining, and baking experiences with convenient and sustainable solutions. Our portfolio includes everything from high-quality napkins, paper plates, and baking supplies to paper straws and party decor. Whether it’s a catered event from a restaurant or family gathering in the comfort of your home, Hoffmaster products are designed to make moments easier, more convenient, and more memorable. We operate through two divisions: • Consumer Division – Focused on serving major retailers and club stores with our trusted products for end users and consumers. • Foodservice Division – Serving restaurants, bakeries, hotels, hospitals, colleges & universities, and more with premium single-use solutions. Headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Hoffmaster has six locations across the U.S. and Canada, giving us the scale and reach to serve diverse customers. At Hoffmaster, our people are the heart of our success. We foster a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where employees are encouraged to share ideas, grow their careers, and make a meaningful impact. We are proud to offer a supportive workplace that values teamwork, creativity, a strong customer focus, and drives continuous improvement. When you join Hoffmaster, you become part of a company with a long-standing tradition of excellence and a forward-looking commitment to sustainability and innovation. Together, we’re shaping the future of dining and entertaining experiences. . Internship Overview We are seeking a highly motivated MBA Finance Intern to support a strategic supply chain optimization project. The intern will analyze freight expenses, inventory constraints, and customer impact to develop a refreshable Business Intelligence (BI) model that optimizes shipping distance and warehouse utilization. This role will provide hands-on experience in financial modeling, data analytics, and strategic decision-making within a dynamic corporate environment. Hoffmaster's internship program is designed to provide students practical, hands-on experience in a professional environment, bridging the gap between the knowledge gained in school and it’s real-world application in actual work settings. The benefits of our Internship Program include: Skill Development and Learning Experience- Interns are given meaningful projects that add value to the organization, allow them to use their skills in a real-world environment, and develop valuable soft skills. Career Exploration- Explore different jobs and industries to make informed career path decisions. Networking Opportunities- Build professional networks by interacting with colleagues, managers and other professionals in their field. Resume Enhancement- Demonstrate to future employers practical skills and exposure to real-world challenges. Talent Pipeline- Allows Hoffmaster to target up and coming talent. Many of our past interns have been offered full time roles upon graduation or have stayed on part time through the school year. Fresh Perspectives- Interns are encourages to bring their fresh ideas, innovative thinking and perspectives to the organization. Knowledge Transfer- Interns have the chance to learn from experienced professionals and gain industry-specific insights. School Credit- Because Hoffmaster focuses on providing meaningful projects to interns, our internships will satisfy most schools internship requirements. Full time employment- Internships and projects are designed to last 10 weeks over the summer. Hours will be Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm

Requirements

Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to quantify trade-offs and propose data-driven solutions.
Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey insights to stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing an MBA with a focus on Finance
Experience with SQL, Excel, or Python for data extraction and analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a BI model with automated data sources to evaluate shipping cost optimization, considering factors such as freight expenses, customer order consolidation, and warehouse capacity.
Conduct financial analysis to assess the trade-offs between freight savings and additional costs related to inventory, space, and handling.
Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to align cost-saving strategies with business goals.
Identify customer-specific actions needed to transition orders to the most cost-effective warehouse while considering constraints like product specifications, customer approvals, and site production capacity.
Analyze the impact of warehouse optimization on customer experience, order patterns, and lead times to recommend a balanced approach.
Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership for implementation.