Are you a recent finance or accounting graduate looking to unlock your leadership potential?
PPG Financial Leadership Development (FLD) program is a highly selective program with the primary goal of developing PPG’s future finance leaders. This program has been continuously evolving and creating top talent for over four decades.
Every year, PPG recruits high-potential individuals completing their undergraduate degree to join a cohort offering immediate peer networks and community and facilitate new, innovative ideas.
Our FLD program is an open-ended rotational development program allowing participants to explore 3-5 functions/departments throughout their time in the program. You will have the opportunity to explore finance and accounting within our manufacturing facilities, Strategic Business Units, and corporate finance functions. Participants are placed in their first assignment for 12-18 months, depending on the role, and typically support one of PPG’s US based manufacturing facilities.
In the FLD program at PPG, you will hit the ground running with direct responsibilities and accountabilities in your first assignment.
Examples of first assignments may be as a Cost Accountant, General Accountant, or Financial Analyst. During your first year in the program, you will receive in-depth knowledge of the finance function at PPG to help guide your transition into future roles. In addition to your specific role within the organization, you will also receive a mix of technical and soft-skill trainings to continually refine your leadership potential within the company.
After your first rotation, our experienced team will help guide your transition into future roles. Subsequent roles can last approximately 24 months with varying degrees of time and responsibility. Second and third roles will be based on your interests and available opportunities throughout the organization. Relocation to subsequent positions may be required and will enable career diversification and advancement.
Typical job responsibilities throughout the program include:
Analysis of manufacturing related financials including labor, direct and indirect materials, services, utilities, and production efficiencies
Performing periodic re-costing of standard variable costs
Journal entries, accruals, and account analysis of subsequent impacts
Participation and reconciliation of physical inventory cycle counts
Short and long term cost forecasting
Project Analysis related to capital investments (CapEx)
Customer and product profitability reporting and analysis
Analysis and publication of ad-hoc financial reports and financial statements
Mastering SAP, Oracle and other large ERPs/Tools
Qualifications
Degrees Considered B.S. in Accounting or Finance (must have at least 6 credits in accounting)
Strong academic record (GPA of 3.3 or above)
Outstanding communication skills
Ability to work cross functionally and on teams
Managerial potential and proven leadership skills
Strong interest in Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, or Analytics
Geographic Flexibility
Foreign language skills highly desirable
Willingness to travel
Authorized to work permanently in the United States
About Us Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way - Every Single Day At PPG We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. We are “One PPG” to the world. We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets. We trust our people every day, in every way. We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable. We make it happen. We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly. We run it like we own it. We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities. We do better today than yesterday – everyday. We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.
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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
\n \n Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
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\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
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\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
\n \n PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
\n \n PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
\n \n Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.