2025 Winter Finance Intern Canada

Unilever

Aug 21, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Toronto

Requirements

The successful candidate should be working towards completion of a Business Administration degree with a specialization in finance/accounting and an interest to pursue a career in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
We seek individuals who are dedicated, mature, outgoing and thrive in a team environment.
Superior proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required; along with an overall level of expertise in PC/MS Office environments.
The successful candidates will be results-oriented with demonstrated initiative and drive.
They will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical skills with a sound knowledge of accounting principles.
Prior relevant work experience with a CPG company and working knowledge of SAP is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Customer Development (CD) Finance Business Partnering - Toronto
Support the monthly P&L Ecomm trade rate process
Prepare and maintain customer P&L files with analysis
Consolidate and perform monthly analysis on customer trade spend
Perform monthly Masterdata analysis and checks to ensure accuracy
Liaison with various account teams to understand invalid status and provide commentary/insights to team
Analyze monthly payments due and communicate updates to Key Account Managers (KAMs) for specific customer accounts
Complete Stats Canada reports
Assist with required SAP Business Intelligence (BI) data pulls for different Customer P&Ls
Finance Excellence Team S&OP – Toronto
Support the monthly business rhythm (S&OP), month end processes and Global forecasting submissions for all Business Units
Assist in Forecast and S&OP P&L consolidation and variance analysis
Own Market Share projection reports and work with stakeholders
Assist in improving current tools and processes for Management Report and P&L analysis
Ad hoc support to the team to create efficiencies through technology or process revamps
Liaison with cross-functional teams to support our Monthly Performance and KPI tracker
Treasury Corporate Services and Special Packs & Displayers – Toronto
This is a hybrid role of both treasury and SP&D (special packs and displayers)
Front-line support on the Canada Treasury and day to day banking operations
Business partnering and decision support to Canada Benefits on pension, retirement, health care and other benefits accounting and reporting and month end close processes
Remit payments on time for employee pension contributions, employer calculations & contributions and Pension cross charge to Northern Trust
Support on Benefits and Pension annual budget
Support on Treasury, Benefits and pension account reconciliation
Assist Finance Excellence Team with special pack & displayer financial evaluations, while business partnering with In-store Visibility teams for key inputs

FAQs

What is the duration of the Finance Internship positions?

The Finance Internship is for the Winter of 2025, typically lasting for a few months during the winter term.

How many positions are available for the Finance Internship?

There are 3 positions available for the Finance Internship in Canada.

What teams can I work with during the internship?

You can work with the Finance Excellence Team (FET) S&OP, Customer Development (CD) Finance, and Treasury Corporate Services and Special Packs & Displayers.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this internship?

Candidates should be working towards a Business Administration degree with a specialization in finance/accounting and show interest in a career in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

Is prior work experience required for this internship?

While not required, prior relevant work experience with a CPG company is considered an asset.

What skills are necessary for success in this internship?

Successful candidates should have superior proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, alongside a solid knowledge of accounting principles.

Will I receive any training or orientation during the internship?

Yes, interns will undergo orientation and training to familiarize themselves with Unilever's processes and culture.

Is this position paid?

Yes, the internship position is compensated.

What kind of projects will I be involved in?

Interns will be assigned key tasks integral to monthly rhythms, contribute to various projects for process efficiencies, and support analytical activities within their respective teams.

Is there an opportunity for full-time employment after the internship?

Yes, successful interns may have the opportunity to be considered for full-time roles upon graduation, based on performance during the internship.

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