Finance Intern

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans^® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes^®, Egg Beaters^® and Owens^® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

Join our 10-week Finance Department program, where you'll gain hands-on experience across multiple finance and accounting areas such as financial reporting and budgeting & forecasting. You'll work with finance team members and business partners to support reporting used in decision-making and assist with the annual business plan process. This internship will allow you to make a positive impact by completing meaningful projects within Finance and participating in a broader intern project. We expect all employees to demonstrate our core values of: Putting Safety First, Be Courageous, Do the Right Thing, Win Together, and Drive for Results.

Accountabilities

• Assist with financial data entry, transaction support, and financial record updates.
• Support variance and trend analysis to help the team understand business performance.
• Gain exposure to reconciliation activities and supporting accuracy checks.
• Conduct research on business trends and market conditions for assigned finance projects.
• Support ad-hoc projects, special assignments, and process improvement learning opportunities.

Key Learning Opportunities

• Gain knowledge and insight into budgeting and forecasting processes
• Exposure to financial technology and enterprise software
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, including Oracle and SAP
• Develop analytical skills by interpreting data and drawing conclusions
• Strengthen problem-solving abilities while learning to navigate organizational culture
• Participate in projects that provide exposure to business performance and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional partners through assigned projects and learning opportunities
• Build a professional network across multiple areas of the organization

Qualifications

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Must have completed at least sophomore year coursework
• Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.0 or above preferred)

Experience 

• Prior internship, part-time, or project experience in finance/accounting preferred but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial or ERP systems preferred
• Developing analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, take ownership of assigned tasks, and partner effectively with peers and cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, clear communication, and professionalism
• Self-motivated, able to follow through on assigned work, ask thoughtful questions, and seek guidance when needed
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially