Smithfield Foods
Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate - Corporate Finance
Smithfield Foods, Smithfield, Virginia, us, 23431
Overview
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A great job-and a great future awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING As a Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate - Corporate Finance, you will play a key role in analyzing business results and tracking key financial targets. As you move through the program, you\'ll have the opportunity to learn our business, question company performance, and help to identify threats and opportunities. Your work will contribute to the team\'s goal of acting as the analytical engine of the Company to provide insights and support channel and produce management in making optimal business decisions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Provide daily direction to the business line managers and channel management : As a valued Finance partner, your input will be used in establishing strategy and running daily operations, including evaluation of financial and business data to provide timely information on sales performance; analysis of key performance indicators, highlighting trends and causes of variances; performing competitor and industry analysis; and reviewing RFPs to ensure revenue rates and cost assumptions align with business goals.
Support the Company's financial reporting and analytical data requests : Include weekly and monthly financial reporting and ad-hoc reporting and analysis. Utilize a business intelligence tool and implement dashboard reporting to monitor daily sales against targets, update cost trend reports and analyze results to align with the business forecast.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial forecasts : Improve and streamline the Organization\'s planning process, ensuring high-quality information. Design reports that present actual and budget data for management decision making.
Perform special requests and participate with projects/presentations : On an as-needed basis and expected to increase as the CFP Associate is trained.
This position is part of Smithfield\'s Career Foundation Program (CFP), a training program designed to provide an opportunity for recent college graduates to explore career options through function-specific rotations. The program is divided into tracks, each oriented towards a different part of the Company\'s operations. The CFP Associate learns about an aspect of the business while seeking a new position to launch a career with Smithfield. Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor and program manager, provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout rotations. Rotations can last 18 to 24 months depending on the track.
CFP Associates are expected to contribute to the goals of each department, assist in problem-solving, assume leadership on projects, help the department achieve short- and long-term objectives, and deliver high-level results. The program is designed for high-potential graduates who adapt quickly, show initiative, and take on increasingly complex project responsibilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. May perform other duties as assigned.
The start date for this role is
June 22nd, 2026
WHAT WE'RE SEEKING
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field; or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester
Knowledge of financial and business principles
Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to self-manage time from remote locations
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
High standards of accuracy
Travel up to 15-25% of the time. Periodic overnight travel required.
Currently authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning skills.
Business Warehouse experience
Product costing experience
Experienced in the use of SAP
Strong presentation skills
Strong self-motivation and organization skills
May be required to work long hours and weekends
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
EEO/AA Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
Relocation Package AvailableYes
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A great job-and a great future awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING As a Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate - Corporate Finance, you will play a key role in analyzing business results and tracking key financial targets. As you move through the program, you\'ll have the opportunity to learn our business, question company performance, and help to identify threats and opportunities. Your work will contribute to the team\'s goal of acting as the analytical engine of the Company to provide insights and support channel and produce management in making optimal business decisions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Provide daily direction to the business line managers and channel management : As a valued Finance partner, your input will be used in establishing strategy and running daily operations, including evaluation of financial and business data to provide timely information on sales performance; analysis of key performance indicators, highlighting trends and causes of variances; performing competitor and industry analysis; and reviewing RFPs to ensure revenue rates and cost assumptions align with business goals.
Support the Company's financial reporting and analytical data requests : Include weekly and monthly financial reporting and ad-hoc reporting and analysis. Utilize a business intelligence tool and implement dashboard reporting to monitor daily sales against targets, update cost trend reports and analyze results to align with the business forecast.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial forecasts : Improve and streamline the Organization\'s planning process, ensuring high-quality information. Design reports that present actual and budget data for management decision making.
Perform special requests and participate with projects/presentations : On an as-needed basis and expected to increase as the CFP Associate is trained.
This position is part of Smithfield\'s Career Foundation Program (CFP), a training program designed to provide an opportunity for recent college graduates to explore career options through function-specific rotations. The program is divided into tracks, each oriented towards a different part of the Company\'s operations. The CFP Associate learns about an aspect of the business while seeking a new position to launch a career with Smithfield. Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor and program manager, provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout rotations. Rotations can last 18 to 24 months depending on the track.
CFP Associates are expected to contribute to the goals of each department, assist in problem-solving, assume leadership on projects, help the department achieve short- and long-term objectives, and deliver high-level results. The program is designed for high-potential graduates who adapt quickly, show initiative, and take on increasingly complex project responsibilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. May perform other duties as assigned.
The start date for this role is
June 22nd, 2026
WHAT WE'RE SEEKING
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field; or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester
Knowledge of financial and business principles
Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to self-manage time from remote locations
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
High standards of accuracy
Travel up to 15-25% of the time. Periodic overnight travel required.
Currently authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning skills.
Business Warehouse experience
Product costing experience
Experienced in the use of SAP
Strong presentation skills
Strong self-motivation and organization skills
May be required to work long hours and weekends
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
EEO/AA Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
Relocation Package AvailableYes
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