Finance Intern (Summer 2027)

Scotts Miracle-Gro • Marysville, OH

2d • $19 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking Finance & Accounting Interns for the summer of 2027. This internship offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days in the office in Marysville, Ohio. Interns will work in one key area of the finance team for the duration of the summer, gaining experience in various financial functions. The company culture is dynamic and fast-paced, with opportunities for growth and innovation. Every Associate plays a role in providing solutions for gardeners and growers, and new ideas are encouraged. The company values grit, with a platform for every voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community, and hard-working values are integral to the company's operations. Scotts Miracle-Gro focuses on developing and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Requirements

• Strong balance of quantitative analytical skills, creativity and business acumen.
• Demonstrated initiative, time management skills, flexibility and the ability to interact effectively with multiple business partners & functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally within the organization.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Flexibility & Adaptability.
• Open and eager to accept unexpected assignments and has the ability to quickly pivot and change course when needed.
• Driving Results.
• Desire to dive into the details of an assignment and accomplish given tasks.
• Finance Acumen.
• Ability to learn system and tool skills needed to complete tasks (i.e. SAP, Excel).
• General finance and accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience within SG&A financial analysis and corporate financial planning.
• Update investor consensus models, cost center reporting, budget/forecast consolidation, peer and competitor benchmarking, and executive management reporting.
• Provide reporting on respective SBU and retailer performance.
• Analyze product lines/SKUs, build P&Ls for existing portfolios and new product launches.
• Provide financial support for Manufacturing, Distribution, Procurement Operations and Inventory Management.
• Create, update, and analyze financial reports.
• Collaborate within the supply chain finance team to complete monthly close, special projects and support budget and forecast activities.
• Update policy, gather support, and organize/refine the workbooks that the reporting team uses to compose public documents.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of all SEC Documents.
• Assist the Internal Audit Team in planning, performing, and reporting on financial (SOX) and operational audits.
• Work alongside the Income and Transaction tax teams with local / state reporting.
• Work closely with our Treasury team to understand how cash is applied and used at a corporation.
• Work closely with the Orders to Cash department to understand / validation customer orders and payments with our largest retailers.

Benefits

• Peer to Peer Mentorship program that will provide feedback and guidance throughout the internship
• Well rounded internship experience that includes a variety of networking opportunities: Finance Case Study, VP Networking Event, Team building events, and more
• Meaningful assistance to the company and the opportunity to learn new skills and add to your knowledge base.
• Ability to make connections throughout the finance organization by setting up touchbases within the department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed