Intern, Finance

Mizkan America•Schaumburg, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Based in our Corporate Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life™ for over 220 years. As one of the leading makers of vinegars, condiments, and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels. We are committed to following our two core principles: continuously challenging the status quo and delivering only the finest products for our customers. Our leadership seeks out, embraces, and implements ideas for improvement from all of its employees. Transparency and accountability are two key factors that drive our company’s overall management approach. We are looking for people who are seeking to deliver their best so that we can deliver ours. Above all, we’re dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest assets—our team members. That’s reflected in our ongoing commitment to recruit, develop, reward, and retain our talented, multicultural workforce. We hope to see you as part of our team’s future success!

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, modeling).

Nice To Haves

Previous Finance internship experience, preferred
Available for on-site work per MA MSO schedule
Preference given to candidates in their junior year.

Responsibilities

Provide support for activities related to financial reporting, analysis, and data consolidation.
Help monitor actual results against forecasts and budgets, drawing attention to any discrepancies.
Assist with cost tracking, accruals, and standard financial control procedures.
Create and update internal reports, dashboards, or presentations for stakeholders.
Work together with teams like Supply Chain, Customer Development, and Marketing to facilitate financial planning.
Participate in month-end or period-end tasks when necessary.
Offer assistance on ad-hoc financial analyses and projects that inform business decisions.
Take part in administrative and coordination duties that aid daily Finance operations.
Assess manufacturing costs, evaluate inventory balances, and contribute to oversight at the plant level.
Manage Risk & Opportunities (R&O) by gathering information from various sources, reviewing risks and opportunities, and interpreting their impact on the business.
Be able to learn and use Excel, D365, or BI tools to handle financial data and develop executive-level financial presentations.
Support strategic initiatives by conducting investment evaluations, including IRR and ROI calculations for new projects.
Regular, predictable, in-person attendance on the business days the Company requires in-person attendance at this facility. (In-person attendance is optional on the other workdays.) For non-required-in-person attendance days, employees are expected to be present and engaged during the designated work hours for this role.
Perform other duties assigned that support the overall success of the team, department, or organization. This may include participating in cross-functional initiatives, contributing to process improvements, or assisting with special projects as needed.