Accounting and Finance Intern - Summer 2024

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation.  We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies. 

Summary

Come join us at Corporate HQ for Summer 2024! Our Financial Planning and Analysis (“FP&A”) Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 8 - 10 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of FP&A, CPG and food production. What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?

What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship? 

• Competitive Pay 
• Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
• Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor 
• Learning Workshops
• Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
• Interaction with Senior Leadership 
• Housing Stipend 

What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities

• Analyze financial trends against forecast and budget. Prepare reporting packages that summarize monthly/quarter/year-end performance. 
• Provide timely and accurate financial support for forecast and long-range planning activities.
• Build financial models and conduct analytics from disparate sources.
• Track financial performance for key strategic initiatives and projects.   
• Complete ad hoc analyses and special projects as requested to answer questions regarding financial performance for multiple departments. 
• Utilize data visualization to present complex information in a clear and concise manner; create and maintain interactive and visually-appealing dashboards that use tools such as PowerBI.
• Will be able to interact with Senior leadership.
• Will be able to tour different company business functions and locations such as the Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms.

Minimum Education

• This position is open to rising Juniors or Seniors pursuing a Bachelors degree.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university in a relevant field of study.  Finance, Accounting, Data Science or Economics Majors preferred. 
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Experience Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and able to learn new software
• Possess strong Analytical, Communication (written and verbal) and Time Management skills
• Must be able to work independently or in teams

Experience Preferred

• 3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred
• Completed at least 2 college-level finance classes
• Student extra-curricular experiences

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.  May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.  May need to climb ladders.



 

 

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.