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Commercial Finance Analyst Intern

CompanyAjinomoto Foods North America
LocationOntario
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support business decision-making through financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis. They will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate pricing strategies and deliver performance reports to stakeholders.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
890
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As a leading manufacturer in the frozen food industry, we create delicious, high-quality frozen foods that make it easy for families across North America to live healthy, balanced lives. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. We currently operate nine factories and one main office domestically in the United States. With over 2,800 employees working around the clock, we serve as a brand leader across all categories of frozen foods. Our products span across the largest categories of ethnic frozen foods ranging from Mexican to Italian to Asian across every distribution channel including foodservice, grocery, warehouse club, and custom manufacturing. From incredible Umami sauces to delicious Umami seasoning, you can count on quality with every Umami product.
About the Role
Position Summary

The Commercial Finance Analyst Intern plays a critical role in supporting business decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and performance insights. This role partners closely with cross-functional internal teams (Sales, Operations, Marketing, and FP&A) to drive profitable growth, improve financial visibility, and enhance commercial performance.


Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
  • Analyze revenue, margins, pricing, and cost structures to identify trends and opportunities
  • Provide variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast/prior periods) with actionable insights

Commercial Support

  • Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to evaluate pricing strategies, promotions, and profitability
  • Support business cases, deal structures, and investment decisions with financial modeling and ROI analysis
  • Monitor customer/channel performance and recommend improvements

Reporting & Insights

  • Prepare and deliver monthly/quarterly business performance reports
  • Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
  • Develop dashboards and KPIs to track commercial and financial performance

Internal Business Partnering

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with business objectives
  • Support operational initiatives with financial evaluation and tracking
  • Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on financial matters

Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
  • Drive automation and standardization of financial reporting tools
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems

Position Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 1-2 years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business analysis or educational experience.
  • Experience supporting internal stakeholders in a corporate environment preferred

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into business insights
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and results-oriented mindset
  • Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Additioanl Information

  • The position is located in Ontario, CA
  • Rate of Pay $28.40- $31.39 per hour
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Key Skills
Financial ModelingBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisPricing StrategyROI AnalysisExcelSAPOraclePower BITableauStakeholder ManagementData AnalysisKPI DevelopmentBusiness AcumenProblem Solving
Categories
Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsManagement & LeadershipAdministrative