Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP)- 2027

O-I•Perrysburg, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accelerate your leadership growth and embark on a transformative journey with O-I’s Financial Leadership Development Program. Guided by industry experts, you will learn from the best in the business while honing your financial acumen. This structured program is tailored to nurture high potential talent, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful and impactful career in O-I’s financial sectors. Through challenging assignments and a supportive learning environment, you will gain diverse experiences, deep organizational insight, and a global perspective. Become a future leader at O-I and take the first step toward an exciting career in finance! The program’s duration is approximately 3 years and is designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in accounting and finance. To achieve maximum personal growth and professional exposure through your program experience, you will support various finance departments within our America’s North Division, such as Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, Plant Finance, and Financial Planning & Analysis with potential to support other global and regional finance teams as opportunities arise. The program includes a fluid rotation schedule, consisting of 1 required rotation at a US based manufacturing plant and 2 other rotations within our Americas North Region located in Perrysburg, OH. You will take on deep-dive assignments tailored to your development goals and organizational needs. Throughout the program you will find mentorship amongst the program leader, rotational managers, and other FLDPs. Regular check-ins with both the FLDP leader and your rotation manager will support your progress, help address challenges, and explore opportunities for advancement throughout the program and beyond.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Target Graduation: December 2026 or May 2027
Ability to travel throughout North America during the program and relocate upon program completion
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
Desire to work in a manufacturing plant environment
Ability to analyze complex problems and make data-driven decisions
Natural curiosity, eagerness to learn, and strategic thinking
High motivation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Initiative and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

Support various finance departments within our America’s North Division, such as Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, Plant Finance, and Financial Planning & Analysis.
Potentially support other global and regional finance teams as opportunities arise.
Complete 1 required rotation at a US based manufacturing plant.
Complete 2 other rotations within our Americas North Region located in Perrysburg, OH.
Take on deep-dive assignments tailored to development goals and organizational needs.
Participate in month-end and year-end closing.
Engage in Sarbanes-Oxley reporting and execution.
Review general ledgers and prepare journal entries.
Perform fixed asset, inventory, and cost accounting.
Provide timely pricing and profitability analysis to sales, marketing, and financial stakeholders.
Provide timely and accurate forecasts to meet the various forecasting needs within America’s North Finance.
Own the operating expense forecast and coordinate with Plant Finance related to plant metrics.
Validate management testing associated with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.
Participate in the execution of plant, division and corporate audits.
Participate in the planning and execution of various audit projects.