Finance Leadership Development Program

Nordson • Westlake, OH

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About The Position

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work. Job Summary The Nordson Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is designed to accelerate early career development of high potential college graduates to prepare them for upwardly mobile careers within finance at Nordson Corporation. We are currently looking for Winter 2025/Spring 2026 Graduates for our 2026 Finance Leadership Development Program. 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 3 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 Program Overview 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. Before completing the program, participants will work with the program administrator to identify positions in which to interview across the finance organization.

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 2025 and June 2026
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance
• During the first year of employment, employees may accrue up to 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), equivalent to 120 hours.
• Employees receive 13 paid holidays.
• In addition to Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, each employee receives 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events.
• Ample opportunities for giving exist at Nordson including our Matching Gifts Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees