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Finance Summer 2027 Internship

CompanyKemps
LocationSaint Louis Park
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support financial reporting and analysis across customer profitability, business unit performance, budgeting, and supply chain metrics, including contributing to the 2027 annual budget. Analyze financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities; assist with monthly variance tracking; and collaborate with finance leaders and cross-functional teams on business initiatives.
Internship Type
full time temporary
Company Size
597
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
A family of farmers, neighbors and friends. Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products. From our beginnings as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, Kemps has extended its roots to include the manufacture and marketing of fresh milk, premium ice cream and frozen yogurt, frozen novelties, sour cream and cottage cheese through retail supermarkets and food service channels. Headquartered today in St. Paul, Minnesota, we operate six manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota and have over 1,200 employees. Our commitment to taste and quality remains unchanged. Our purpose at Kemps is to “Nourish Families.” • By providing wholesome dairy products that nourish families and promote happiness. • Through the support we provide each other as a family of employees. • Through the engagement of our employees in the communities we serve. • Through the return we provide for our farmer owners and their families. Kemps is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America. 100% of our profits go to dairy farmers and their families.
About the Role

Looking to gain hands-on experience with a leading dairy food manufacturer? As a Finance Intern, you'll work alongside our Finance, FP&A, and Cost Accounting teams to support critical business initiatives, analyze financial performance, and contribute to strategic decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your financial analysis, budgeting, and business partnering skills while gaining real-world experience in the manufacturing and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

This full-time summer internship is ideal for students who are analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how financial insights drive business performance and operational success.

 

What You'll Do:

  • Assist with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis across key business areas, including customer profitability, business unit performance, budgeting, and supply chain metrics.
  • Support the preparation and development of the 2027 annual budget.
  • Analyze financial data and provide insights to help identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Partner with FP&A and Cost Accounting leaders on high-impact projects that support business growth and operational efficiency.
  • Assist with monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance tracking.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and support financial decision-making.
  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

What You'll Gain:

  • Exposure to financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cost accounting, budgeting, and business performance management.
  • Experience working with real-world financial data in a manufacturing environment.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with finance professionals and business leaders across the organization.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing business performance and supporting strategic initiatives.
  • Practical knowledge of how finance supports operations, supply chain, sales, and overall business profitability.
  • A strong foundation for future careers in finance, accounting, financial planning, corporate strategy, or business analytics.
Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with Junior or Senior standing at the time of the internship.
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modeling, data analysis, or reporting tools is a plus.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Available to work full-time during Summer 2027, beginning in late May or early June through mid-August.
  • Local candidates are preferred.

 

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Key Skills
Financial AnalysisBudgetingFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisCost AccountingFinancial Planning And AnalysisCustomer Profitability AnalysisData AnalysisFinancial ModelingMicrosoft ExcelProblem-SolvingAttention To DetailCommunicationOrganizationCross-Functional CollaborationBusiness Partnering
Categories
Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsManufacturingFood & Beverage
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