Commercial Finance Analyst Intern in Ontario, California at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

The Commercial Finance Analyst Intern plays a critical role in supporting business decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and performance insights. This role partners closely with cross-functional internal teams (Sales, Operations, Marketing, and FP&A) to drive profitable growth, improve financial visibility, and enhance commercial performance.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Analyze revenue, margins, pricing, and cost structures to identify trends and opportunities
• Provide variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast/prior periods) with actionable insights

Commercial Support

• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to evaluate pricing strategies, promotions, and profitability
• Support business cases, deal structures, and investment decisions with financial modeling and ROI analysis
• Monitor customer/channel performance and recommend improvements

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare and deliver monthly/quarterly business performance reports
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to track commercial and financial performance

Internal Business Partnering

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with business objectives
• Support operational initiatives with financial evaluation and tracking
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on financial matters

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
• Drive automation and standardization of financial reporting tools
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business analysis or educational experience.
• Experience supporting internal stakeholders in a corporate environment preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
• Ability to translate complex financial data into business insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and results-oriented mindset
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Additioanl Information

• The position is located in Ontario, CA
• Rate of Pay $28.40- $31.39 per hour
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