Intern-Finance at Bigelow Tea

Finance Department Intern – Summer 2026

Position Reports to: Director Finance Corporate Control, Finance

Objective: To work with all groups in the Corporate Finance team with a view to gaining an insight into how the Accounting and Finance functions support the organization. The objective of this internship is for the student to develop a practical understanding of how Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and transactional finance functions support the operational and strategic goals of the business. The intern will partner with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Operations, and Corporate Finance leadership to develop analytical, technical, and business skills through hands-on assignments.

Area Of Focus/Project Details

Treasury & Cash Management Support

• Work directly with the Treasurer to understand daily cash management processes, liquidity management, debt obligations, and banking relationships.
  
  

Accounts Receivable & Deduction Review (with Supply Chain Coordination)

• Collaborate with the AR Manager and Supply Chain team to evaluate customer deductions, pricing discrepancies, and freight claims common in manufacturing operations.
• Assist in root-cause analysis of recurring deduction issues and help develop process improvement recommendations.
• Support resolution efforts, documentation, and follow-up with customers as needed.
  
  

Audit Support (Corporate Controller & Staff Accountant)

• Assist the Corporate Controller and Accountant in compiling audit schedules, retrieving supporting documentation, and preparing reconciliations.
  
  

Accounts Payable & Invoice Resolution

• Support the AP team in researching invoice variances and assisting with 3-way match issues common to manufacturing (PO, receipt, invoice).
• Partner with Purchasing or Operations when necessary to clear outstanding items and improve invoice processing timeliness.
  
  

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Support – FY27 Budget

• Develop insights into cost drivers unique to manufacturing—such as material costs, labor efficiency, overhead allocation, and volume forecasting.
  
  

Fixed Asset Reconciliation & Year-End Support

• Support preparation for year-end close activities by helping verify accuracy and completeness of fixed asset records.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Entering junior or senior year at an accredited college or university.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across finance, supply chain, and operations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience or coursework in database design, data analysis, or financial systems preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.) is a plus.
• Interest in manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and business process improvement.
  
  

Timing of internship (start and end date)

Start date: June 2026

End date: August 2026