Finance Intern

Core-Mark; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Richmond, VA offers a Finance Intern position to gain hands-on experience with real business data. You will collaborate with the FP&A and Data Analytics teams on meaningful projects, receiving mentorship from senior leaders and exposure to a Fortune 100 organization.

The role emphasizes dashboard development, data analysis, and applying analytics and AI tools. In-person internship with compensation of $22/hour, June 2027–August 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be in close proximity to Richmond, VA
• Must be a rising senior pursuing a degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science or related field
• Demonstrated experience with an analytical coding language (R or Python preferred)
• Relevant coursework in Data Science, Statistics/Machine Learning, or Econometrics
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• SQL or Power BI exposure a plus
• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist FP&A Finance team with dashboard development to enhance analyses and decision making
• Review FP&A dashboards to implement uniform visualization standards
• Learn Snowflake data environment to overhaul and enhance Power BI dashboards
• Support ad‑hoc analysis in Excel, Power BI, and R/Python
• Explore AI tools to improve team workflows and analytics capabilities
• Present technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders

Skills

R

Python

SQL

Communication

Education

Economics major

Finance major

Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Finance Intern

Looking to gain hands‑on finance experience with a Fortune 100 food company? At Performance Food Group, interns don't sit on the sidelines. You'll work on a meaningful project tied to real business needs, partner with leaders across the organization, and gain exposure to one of the largest food distribution companies in North America. See how financial decisions support a large, fast‑moving organization. As a Finance Intern, you will work with real data, contribute to business analysis, and help the team turn information into action.

We welcome students from all majors, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. If you're excited to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Summer Intern Project Goal:

Assist FP&A Finance team with dashboard development to enhance effectiveness of current & future analyses. Perform ad‑hoc data analysis that helps the field make data‑driven decisions.

Summer Intern Project Assignment:

Work with Finance & Data Analytics Manager (Sameer Sarkar) and team to:

• Review FP&A Finance Team dashboards to implement uniform visualization standards
• Learn the PFG data environment in Snowflake in order to overhaul and enhance existing Power BI dashboards
• Support the team with ad‑hoc analysis in Excel, Power BI, and R/Python
• Explore how AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot) can improve team workflows and enhance analytic capabilities of PFG

Intern will gain:

• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Power BI
  • R/Python
  • SQL
• Data cleaning, wrangling & visualization expertise
• Apply analytics and AI in a business context
• Experience presenting technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience working in a corporate environment.

Internship Details:

• Internship Duration: June 2027 - August 2027
• Major(s): Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Format: In‑Person
• Compensation: $22/hour

Why This Internship Stands Out:

• Own a real business project
• Dedicated supervisor and mentor
• Exposure to senior leaders
• Intern professional development series
• Corporate Run
• Volunteer opportunities
• Networking events
• Final project presentation

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

• Must be in close proximity to Richmond, VA
• Must be a rising senior pursuing a degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science or related field
• Demonstrated experience with an analytical coding language (R or Python preferred)
• Relevant coursework in Data Science, Statistics/Machine Learning, or Econometrics
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• SQL or Power BI exposure a plus
• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred qualifications:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Rising Senior (May 2028)
• Portfolio or examples of analytical projects (e.g. Github, class projects)

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.