Finance (Intern)

About Us 

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.  

Role Overview 

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join our team for the summer. In this role, you’ll work alongside the Strategic Finance and Accounting & Corporate Reporting teams, supporting financial analysis, reporting, and special projects. You’ll develop a strong understanding of how finance supports business decisions, collaborate with teams across the company, and build practical skills while contributing to a fast-growing, mission-driven pet food company.

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist in the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial reports including monthly financial forecasts, budget vs actual analysis and variance analysis.
• Assist with year-end audit related tasks and month end financial close
• Support Strategic Finance Managers in the development and preparation of the company's long-term strategic plan through financial modeling.
• Aid in the creation of financial presentations for leadership, with clear visualizations of key data.
• Conduct data research and analysis, identify trends and potential areas for improvement across financial performance.
• Support the business in ad-hoc projects and special assignments as needed.
• All other duties, as assigned

Qualifications 

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Commerce, Finance & accounting, or any related field.
• Strong Excel proficiency, including pivot tables and advanced spreadsheet functionality
• Prior internship experience in a corporate environment (nice to have)
• Experience in CPG, banking, or a similar analytical/business setting preferred
• Exposure to financial or business analysis through internships or academic projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What we offer you - it's the purr-fect package:   

• Learn and develop within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
• Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm.
• Opportunity to participate in co-op case competition – a chance to collaborate with peers, present creative ideas to the business, and gain more hands-on experience with visibility to senior leadership!
• Office-casual dress code. 

Hybrid Work: 

At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.

IMPORTANT: Please note that we require the submission of your Resume, Cover Letter, and Academic Transcript. Any applications missing any of these documents will not be considered.

Our Values 

We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team  | Win-Win Partnerships

To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.