Finance Leadership Development Program Associate (Class 2024)

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

·        Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports 

·        Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy  

·        Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint 

·        Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

WHY AVIENT:

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Finance Leadership Development Program accelerates professional development by placing participants on multiple Avient Finance Teams during a 19 month rotational program. Individuals gets hands-on experience by going through three rotations in key areas of accounting, finance, audit, tax, treasury, and international finance, and actively participate in various Corporate, Business Unit and International assignments.  These teams develop and support a wide range of projects that enable the critical processes of Avient businesses.

During each phase of assignment, Finance Associates will establish relationships with peers and leaders, learn fundamentals and be provided feedback from the program manager. In addition, you will continue to grow and develop your career through on-the-job and formal training, coaching and mentoring.

Upon completion of the program, individuals will be placed in a full time role within Avient that best suits their personal and professional goals while matching the business needs.

Essential Functions

·    Work as a partner with Europe Finance Directors, Lead Regional Controllers and Europe Finance core team to resolve financial related issues.

·    Contribute to general accounting, cost accounting and financial analysis, by practical application.

·    Contribute to the preparation or the Training of Accounts Reconciliation

·    Bring your expertise and work with Local Accounting Team for Improvements

·    Gain exposure to domestic and international operations and knowledge of Avient customers and go-to-market strategies.

·    Contribute in monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings

·    Contribute in the planning, execution and reporting of financial and operational internal audits.

·    Interact with Senior Management, build relationships with other employees across the globe and make a difference in Avient’s future success.

·    Other duties as assigned