At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, our American-made brands – Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s – have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! 

A day in the life…

As the Operations Financial Analyst - Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the Operations Finance team by analyzing financial metrics, financial modeling, and improving planning & reporting processes. In this role, you will work closely with the Operations Finance team to provide perspective and support of various financial aspects of the business to ensure a high degree of financial oversight, cost optimization, planning, and analysis. You will need to have strong analytical skills, business acumen, and strong communication skills. The Operations Financial Analyst - Intern works within the finance department with a high level of exposure to Senior Management including the CFO, Director of Finance, Operations, and other senior leadership (Operations, Marketing, Sales, etc.).

What you will be doing…

• Provide financial support to various cross-functional teams (namely, Marketing & Operations).
• Financial Modeling: Help build and update financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and propose solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department.
• Presentation Support: Assist in the creation of presentations for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key financial metrics and insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various departments, such as accounting, operations, and sales, to gather financial data and ensure consistency across all reports and analyses.

Do you have what it takes? 

(Basic Qualifications)

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Skills & Knowledge:

o Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

o Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with financial modeling is a plus.

o Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

o A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior internship or coursework related to finance, accounting, or economics is a plus, but not required.
• GPA of 3.4 or higher

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.