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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Finance Internship Summer Program 2026

Work Location: Chicago

Chicago

Want to make an impact?

Our Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) Internship is a twelve-week early career development internship that will ignite your career growth and position you in the talent pool from which future finance and business leaders emerge at Ferrara.

The internship assignments consist of projects across our key focus areas including Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, and Financial Planning & Analysis. This Internship will provide experiences that will expand knowledge base and demonstrate leadership ability. There is a potential opportunity for full time FLDP offers following this internship.

Ways you will make a difference

Lead by example – be a collaborative, team-player who builds a strong rapport with cross functional partners
Problem solver – Analytical-minded, solves complex problems and aims for improvements
Aim to not only meet but exceed goals

Experiences that will support your success

Spring 2027 undergrad majoring in: Finance or Accounting, Economics
Involvement on campus
Excellent presentation, communication, and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Agile Thinker
Interest in exploring a career in Finance leadership
Minimum 3.00 GPA

What We Offer

At Ferrara, our 10–12-week summer program provides meaningful, hands-on experience through real assignments and projects that make an impact. Interns receive competitive pay, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, including leadership sessions and a final presentation to senior leaders. Beyond work, you’ll enjoy perks like complimentary access to our on-site gym, snacks, coffee, and – of course – plenty of candy, plus group outings and activities around the Chicagoland area.

Compensation

$25/hour

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago