Commercial Brand Finance Co-op

Boston Beer Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Beer Company is seeking a motivated Co-op to join our Brand Finance team, supporting FP&A activities, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close in a fast-paced consumer goods environment. This 6-month program runs January 4, 2027 through June 25, 2027.

The role follows a hybrid work model with three days per week at our Boston Seaport Corporate Office and two days remote. You will collaborate with Finance and Brand teams to provide financial insights and help drive process

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Must continue to be enrolled in school after the completion of their co-op.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day requests from Brand teams for financial information, reports, and analyses.
• Support the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reporting and performance updates.
• Partner with Finance team members to provide insights into budget performance and spending trends.
• Assist with month-end close responsibilities, including accrual reconciliations and post-close analyses.
• Support the validation of financial results to ensure accurate reporting against approved budgets.
• Prepare and maintain reporting tools and templates used during the monthly close process.
• Assist with Latest Estimate (LE) cycles and updates to the overall financial plan.
• Support forecasting activities and monitor business performance against approved financial targets.
• Help identify risks and opportunities within forecasts and budgets through ongoing financial analysis.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives across multiple finance workstreams.
• Assist with developing more efficient reporting, tracking, and planning processes.
• Support ad hoc projects and analyses that contribute to business decision-making and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Independence and collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Co-op to join our Brand Finance team, supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business partnership activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), month‑end close processes, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration within a fast‑paced consumer goods environment. The Co‑op will work closely with Finance and Brand teams to provide financial insights, support planning cycles, and contribute to process improvement initiatives that help drive business performance.

This position is part of our 6‑month Co‑op Program, running from January 4, 2027 through June 25, 2027. The role follows a hybrid work model, with team members expected to work three days per week from our Boston Seaport Corporate Office and the remaining days remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Business Support

• Assist with day‑to‑day requests from Brand teams for financial information, reports, and analyses.
• Support the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reporting and performance updates.
• Partner with Finance team members to provide insights into budget performance and spending trends.

Month‑End Close & Financial Analysis

• Assist with month‑end close responsibilities, including accrual reconciliations and post‑close analyses.
• Support the validation of financial results to ensure accurate reporting against approved budgets.
• Prepare and maintain reporting tools and templates used during the monthly close process.
• Assist with Latest Estimate (LE) cycles and updates to the overall financial plan.
• Support forecasting activities and monitor business performance against approved financial targets.
• Help identify risks and opportunities within forecasts and budgets through ongoing financial analysis.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Participate in process improvement initiatives across multiple finance workstreams.
• Assist with developing more efficient reporting, tracking, and planning processes.
• Support ad hoc projects and analyses that contribute to business decision‑making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Must continue to be enrolled in school after the completion of their co‑op.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with financial modeling through Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Interest in corporate finance, FP&A, and business partnering.
• Experience working with large data sets or financial reporting tools is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• Gain first‑hand experience supporting P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Develop a strong understanding of FP&A processes, including monthly close, accruals, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• Learn how Finance partners with Brand and business teams to provide insights that support strategic decision‑making.
• Build technical and analytical skills through hands‑on work with financial models, reporting tools, and business performance data.
• Receive mentorship, coaching, and professional development support from Finance leaders and team members.
• Gain exposure to how FP&A influences key business decisions and helps drive the achievement of company financial and strategic goals.

The Boston Beer Company may use AI‑enabled tools to assist with identifying qualified candidates and streamline recruiting operations. These tools help us improve efficiency and consistency. All hiring decisions are made thoughtfully by recruiters and hiring teams. We regularly evaluate our processes to promote fairness, reduce bias, and comply with applicable laws.

To ensure the integrity of the evaluation, please refrain from using AI‑generated enhancements during your phone and virtual interviews. If we discover that you have used such enhancements without authorization or prior disclosure, you may be disqualified from the hiring process. External AI tools may not be used to transcribe or record the interview at any time. This ensures your privacy, and Boston Beer's confidential information are protected.