Finance Intern

Our Summer Internship Program at Sysco is a 10-week paid program designed to enhance your education by providing real-world experience. We challenge you, stretch you, and prepare you for your future through what will be a rewarding, world-class experience with the leader in the foodservice industry. Your internship is designed to provide you with the skills and professional experience to take with you well beyond the classroom.

About the Role

The Sales Finance team partners with Finance, Sales, and Strategy leadership to drive growth across contract and local sales. The team specializes in financial modeling, customer profitability, business performance measurement, and strategic analysis to optimize sales goals and initiatives.

This is a hybrid position located in Houston. Candidates must be local to the Greater Houston area; relocation is not available.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to relevant projects and challenges in a dynamic environment
• Equipped with the knowledge, skill, and expertise needed for the next level
• Work with and be mentored by industry leaders, receiving valuable performance feedback
• Planned social activities to network with leading industry professionals
• Variety of learning experiences through training, development, and mentorship
• Complete a meaningful project to support and drive the business

Requirements

• Students pursuing a Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or related business discipline
• Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.0)
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Develop an understanding of the Sysco approach, methodology, and tools
• Identify various business issues and provide solutions via research
• Establish working relationships with client personnel
• Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor
• Ability to manage competing priorities, handle multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity in a matrix organization
• Ability to analyze complex issues, reason, think critically, and synthesize information
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at various levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Integrity, accountability, flexibility, adaptability, and influence

Physical Demands

• Sitting, finger dexterity for activities such as data entry, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and mobility between departments
• Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and crouching
• Extensive telephone work
• Ability to receive detailed information through both verbal and written communication
• Able to express or exchange ideas utilizing the spoken word
• Can lift up to 50 lbs
• Use of both hands is required

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily indoors
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship
• Sysco is committed to providing comprehensive retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts, and more
• Background check and drug screen required