Finance - Intern

The Chefs' Warehouse; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Health Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse is seeking an FP&A Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You’ll work with the Finance team, develop advanced Excel models, and contribute to dashboards and data reconciliations while building a foundation for a career in corporate finance.

This role requires a finance- or accounting-related degree and a commitment to 15-20 hours per week in the Ridgefield, CT office.

Qualifications

• Finance or accounting degree required or pursuing
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and professional interaction skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models in Excel with accuracy.
• Contribute to dashboards and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Coordinate data reconciliations across reports.
• Collaborate with finance teammates and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission:

The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

• Curious & Creative
• Hungry For Food & Results
• Entrepreneurial
• Forward Thinking & Flexible
• Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

Position Summary:

As an FP&A Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You’ll work closely with the Finance team on important projects and develop advanced Excel skills while building a solid foundation for a career in corporate finance.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the preparation & distribution of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Support the annual budget process by preparing and gathering financial data.
• Develop and maintain financial models in Microsoft Excel with high accuracy.
• Assist with monthly commissions calculations and adjustments.
• Perform data reconciliations and ensure consistency across multiple reports.
• Help create dashboards and reports to support strategic decision making.
• Collaborate with team members and cross‑functional partners, maintaining prompt, professional communication.
• Conduct ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

About you:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality work.
• Excellent communication skills; responsive and professional in all interactions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Can commit to 15-20 hours in office

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.