Operations Finance Career Foundation Program Associate

About The Role

The Career Foundation Program (CFP) is 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 program provides the CFP Associate with an opportunity to learn about an aspect of the Company’s business while simultaneously seeking a new position to launch a career with Smithfield. Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor, and program manager, will be available to provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout the CFP Associate’s assigned rotations. Rotations can last anywhere from 18-months to 24-months depending on the rotational track the Associate enters.

The Operations Finance Track includes rotations through Plant Finance and Accounting, and Corporate Finance and Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the goals of each department to which they are assigned.
• Assist in problem-solving.
• Assume leadership roles for certain projects.
• Help the department achieve both short and long-term objectives.
• Deliver high-level results that exceed expectations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester.
• Ability to relocate one to two times during rotation.
• Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to self-manage his/her time from remote locations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Travel up to 15-25% of time, with periodic overnight travel required.
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid state driver license with acceptable driving record (depending on rotational track).
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office, facility, and laboratory environment.
• Potential for lifting, stretching, bending, reaching, walking, climbing, and travel by car and aircraft.
• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant.
• Plant environment may include wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, 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 in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear.