Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) Intern – Spring 2027

O-I; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Supportive teams

Challenging assignments

Professional networking

Regular performance feedback

Job summary

O-I invites top talent to join its Financial Leadership Development Internship Program in Perrysburg, OH. This structured program rotates through Commercial Finance, Accounting, Operations Finance, and FP&A to build leadership and deep financial expertise.

You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to global finance operations, preparing for full-time roles in accounting and finance within O-I.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a business degree with an Accounting or Finance concentration and a strong GPA.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with journal entries, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley reporting/execution.
• Conduct financial modeling and profitability analyses for pricing.
• Assist Operations Finance and FP&A with forecasting and reporting.
• Participate in rotations across Commercial Finance, Accounting, Operations Finance, and FP&A.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Curiosity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Job description

Company Description

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to making what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable, and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

Company Description

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to making what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable, and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft— channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

Job Description

Join Our Financial Leadership Development Internship Program!

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!

FLDP Internship Overview

This program is designed to prepare and identify candidates for our full-time positions in the Financial Leadership Development Program. Ultimately, the Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is structured in a way to prepare individuals for leadership roles in accounting and finance at O-I. In order to achieve maximum personal growth and professional exposure through your internship experience, you will rotate through the following teams within our America’s North Region: Commercial Finance, Accounting, Operations Finance, and Financial Planning & Analysis. Regardless of where you start, you are sure to find challenge and opportunity.

The program includes a fluid rotation schedule, all 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.

To Be Successful In This Program, One Should Have

• 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

Program Guidelines

You will be exposed to meaningful projects, shadowing, and mentorship opportunities in some of the areas listed below. The rotations can occur in any order, in 2-4wk increments.

Accounting

You will work with the Assistant Controller and Operations Analysts on the financial aspects of the operation. Specific duties may include preparation of journal entries, fixed assets, inventory accounting, month-end/year-end closing, and monthly Sarbanes‑Oxley reporting/execution.

Commercial Finance

You will work with the Commercial Finance manager and analysts on various pricing and profitability analyses. Specific duties may include customer specific financial modeling, margin analysis, creation of price proposals, and supporting with reference materials and presentations to leadership.

Financial Planning & Analysis

You will work with the FP&A manager and analysts on activities related to financial reporting and analysis. Specific duties may include period over period comparison, key metric review, and reporting refresh utilizing our financial reporting software.

Operations Finance

You will work with the Operations Controller on various activities related to forecasting and reporting at the manufacturing plant level. Specific duties may include labor and benefit tracking, controllable vs noncontrollable spend review, and plant level forecast analysis.

Other Global and Regional Finance Teams as opportunities arise!

Qualifications

• Pursuing a business degree with an Accounting or Finance with a strong GPA.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Foreign language skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience in other software programs and/or ERP systems (SAP) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments to meet objectives.

What We Offer At O-I

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity for future growth and advancement
• Supportive teams to help you grow and learn new skills
• Challenging assignments
• Professional networking opportunities
• Regular performance feedback

Additional Information

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.