Global Finance Leadership Rotational Program

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG's Financial Leadership Development (FLD) Program is a premier rotational program designed to develop the next generation of finance leaders. Participants gain broad exposure to PPG's global business through rotations across manufacturing operations, strategic business units, and corporate finance, building a well-rounded view of how finance drives performance.

During your first year, you will participate in onboarding and development experiences with hands-on responsibilities, technical

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance.
• GPA of 3.3 or above.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally and on teams.
• Managerial potential and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Authorized to work permanently in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, utilities, and operational efficiencies.
• Supporting product costing and profitability analysis through standard cost updates.
• Preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Participating in inventory counts and inventory-related reconciliations.
• Developing short- and long-term financial forecasts.
• Evaluating capital investment (CapEx) opportunities and business cases.
• Analyzing customer and product profitability to support business decisions.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports, performance analyses, and ad hoc insights.
• Building expertise in leading finance systems, including SAP, Oracle, and Anaplan.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Anaplan

Job description

PPG's Financial Leadership Development (FLD) Program is a premier rotational program designed to develop the next generation of finance leaders. Participants gain broad exposure to PPG's global business through rotations across manufacturing operations, strategic business units, and corporate finance, building a well-rounded view of how finance drives performance.

During your first year, you will participate in onboarding and development experiences with hands-on responsibilities, technical