Program Design
The program prepares participants for roles of increasing responsibility through a combination of rotational assignments, formalized feedback, and mentoring. Program participants will have the opportunity to interact with senior finance leaders and participate in various key financial initiatives.
FLDPs will complete a 2 year program consisting of 4 rotations which will include four 6-month rotations in any one of our U.S. locations. This will also include a 6 month assignment in an international location. Geographical flexibility is required during the program and also upon completion of the program. Relocation assistance is provided.
Rotation Examples Include
- General Accounting
- Financial Consolidation and Reporting
- Internal Audit
- Cost Controlling
- Commercial Finance
- Financial Planning & Analysis
Off Program
The FLDP program affords participants an outstanding opportunity to produce results, quickly gain credibility and develop a strong company network throughout the 2 year program. Prior to completing the program, participants will work with the program administrator to identify positions in which to interview across the finance organization.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Focus on candidates who have a passion for everything finance and demonstrate leadership skills through experience, internships and extracurricular activities
- Must have an aptitude to apply accounting and finance skills and should possess strong interpersonal skills as well as a commitment to excellence and integrity
- Full-time student completing Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting between December 2020 and June 2021
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
- Strong desire and motivation to develop a career as a future leader in the finance function
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Related work or internship experience
- Exemplify finance business partner with presence and outstanding interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience with process improvement
- Results oriented through initiative, ownership, and accountability
- Geographical flexibility is required during and upon completion of the program
- To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Superior written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Superior organizational, decision-making and follow-up skills
- Ability to adjust to flexible environment
- Ability to problem solve through technical and analytical analysis
- Passionate and high energy
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required
Estimated 25%
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
