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Finance (Intern)

CompanyOpen Farm
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Finance Intern will assist in preparing financial reports, support year-end audit tasks, and aid in financial modeling for strategic planning. They will also conduct data analysis to identify trends and support ad-hoc projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
126
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As the leader in humanely raised and sustainably sourced pet food, Open Farm believes that high quality nutrition, animal welfare, sustainability, and transparency go hand in hand.  Headquartered in Toronto, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing pet food companies in North America and a certified B-Corporation. This accomplishment reflects our decade-long commitment to Doing Some Good for animals and the planet. We are on a mission to empower pet parents with high quality nutrition for pets, crafted from humanely raised and sustainably sourced ingredients. Open Farm offers a range of premium pet food products including dry and wet foods, bone broths, treats, freeze-dried raw, freshly crafted meals, and supplements. Formulated with a focus on environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and transparent sourcing, Open Farm gives pet parents ethical and sustainable choices for their beloved companions. We're also proud of our strong partnerships with leading animal welfare and sustainability certifications including Global Animal Partnership, Certified Humane, Ocean Wise, and the Marine Stewardship Council.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role Overview</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join our team for the summer. In this role, you’ll work alongside the Strategic Finance and Accounting &amp; Corporate Reporting teams, supporting financial analysis, reporting, and special projects. You’ll develop a strong understanding of how finance supports business decisions, collaborate with teams across the company, and build practical skills while contributing to a fast-growing, mission-driven pet food company.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>Assist in the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial reports including monthly&nbsp;financial forecasts, budget vs actual analysis and variance analysis.</li> <li>Assist with year-end audit related tasks and month end financial close</li> <li>Support Strategic Finance Managers in the development and preparation of the company's long-term strategic plan through financial modeling.</li> <li>Aid in the creation of financial presentations for leadership, with clear visualizations&nbsp;of key data.</li> <li>Conduct data research and analysis, identify trends and potential areas for&nbsp;improvement across financial performance.</li> <li>Support the business in ad-hoc projects and special assignments as needed.</li> <li>All other duties, as assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Commerce, Finance &amp; accounting, or any related field.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong Excel proficiency, including pivot tables and advanced spreadsheet functionality</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Prior internship experience in a corporate environment (nice to have)</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in CPG, banking, or a similar analytical/business setting preferred</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Exposure to financial or business analysis through internships or academic projects</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we offer you - it's the purr-fect package:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Learn and develop within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Opportunity to participate in co-op case competition – a chance to collaborate with peers, present creative ideas to the business, and gain more hands-on experience with visibility to senior leadership!</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Office-casual dress code.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <div data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>Compensation:&nbsp;</strong></div> <div data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</div> <div data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The hiring rate for this role is $21 per hour</div> <div data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW117167251 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">Term</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW117167251 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">:</span></span></strong><em><strong> </strong></em></span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW117167251 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">4 months (May to August 2026)</span></span></span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW117167251 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"><strong>Vacancy Type</strong>:</span></span></span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW117167251 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">New Position</span></span></span></p> </div> <div data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>AI Statement:&nbsp;</strong></div> <div data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</div> <div data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Open Farm may use AI tools to help organize and review applications efficiently. While technology supports our process, every hiring decision is made by our team, with care and intention. We also prioritize meaningful human connection, which is why our interview process includes in-person conversations—because technology can support the process, but can’t replace the impact of human connection.&nbsp;</div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Hybrid Work</span><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">IMPORTANT:</strong>&nbsp;Please note that we require the submission of your Resume, Cover Letter, and Academic Transcript. Any applications missing any of these documents will not be considered.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Values</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> | Win-Win Partnerships</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"><span class="TextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0">To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on&nbsp;</span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW147579966 BCX0" href="https://www.instagram.com/openfarmpet" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW147579966 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Instagram</span></span></span></a><a class="Hyperlink SCXW147579966 BCX0" href="https://www.instagram.com/insidehellofresh/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">&nbsp;</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0">and&nbsp;</span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW147579966 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-farm-inc-/posts/?feedView=all" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW147579966 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LinkedIn</span></span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW147579966 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW147579966 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>
Key Skills
Excel ProficiencyFinancial AnalysisBudgetingVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingData ResearchProblem SolvingCollaboration
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsultingFood & Beverage
Benefits
Great Office CultureOpportunity to Participate in Co-op Case Competition