Your Opportunity as a Finance Technology Intern
As an intern on our Finance Technology team, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the data, analytics, automation, and technology solutions used across Finance. You will work alongside experienced developers and business partners to analyze data, develop and maintain reporting solutions, improve business processes, and test changes to Finance technology tools. This role is a great opportunity for students interested in applying analytics and modern technology, including AI, to solve real business problems.
Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In this role you will:
- Analyze and model data to help Finance teams generate insights and take action.
- Assist with building and maintaining dashboards, reports, and interactive visualizations.
- Prepare, clean, validate, and analyze data used by Finance teams.
- Learn existing Finance processes, technology workflows, and business use cases.
- Support the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of existing data models and reporting solutions.
- Assist with small automations and process improvements that help Finance teams work more efficiently.
- Develop and execute test plans for changes or upgrades to Finance technology tools.
- Support testing and documentation for certified reports subject to key SOX controls.
- Help ensure data, reports, and technology solutions follow enterprise data governance, audit, and compliance standards.
- Use AI tools responsibly to support analysis, documentation, and everyday tasks.
- Collaborate with Finance and IT partners while learning from experienced developers and technical leaders.
What we are looking for:
- Pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Demonstrated interest in data, analytics, automation, AI, reporting, or technology solutions through coursework, projects, internships, or extracurricular activities is preferred.
- Exposure to business intelligence, data visualization, or analytical tools such as Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, R, or Python through coursework, projects, or previous experience.
- Interest in using analytics, automation, AI, and technology to improve Finance processes and decision-making.
- Strong time-management, attention-to-detail, written communication, verbal communication, and teamwork skills.
- A curious mindset and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and business processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and business partners.
Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?
Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:
- Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
- Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
- Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.
- undefinedAdditional Perks:Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadershipCustomized professional development sessionsNetworking events and social outings with fellow internsAccess to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sportsThe Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredientsA competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidaysCompensation range: $19-$24.50**Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**A housing stipend for interns relocating for the programExperience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Demonstrated interest in data, analytics, automation, AI, reporting, or technology solutions through coursework, projects, internships, or extracurricular activities
- Exposure to business intelligence, data visualization, or analytical tools such as Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, R, or Python
- Interest in using analytics, automation, AI, and technology to improve Finance processes and decision-making
- Strong time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Curious mindset and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and business processes
- Ability to work collaboratively with technical and business partners
The J.M. Smucker Co. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The J.M. Smucker Co. and has not been reviewed or approved by The J.M. Smucker Co..
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strong, with a company 401(k) match, immediate vesting in some materials, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These elements contribute to a favorable view of total compensation value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents and on-site childcare at key locations signal a family-forward approach. Additional supports such as adoption assistance and pet-related leave reinforce this emphasis.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, seasonal compressed schedules, and flexibility options are highlighted across materials. The ability to start with substantial PTO and buy additional time enhances perceived time-off breadth.
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What We Do
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets with products found in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer and pet parent preferences for food, how it’s purchased and how the companies that make it should operate, we will maintain the important role we play in their lives. This will allow us to continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on all of those who count on us.
