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2027 Finance Leadership Development Program

PPG · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 wk ago
FinanceFull-time

About the role

The PPG Financial Leadership Development (FLD) Program is a highly selective, premier rotational program designed to develop the next generation of finance leaders at PPG. For more than 40 years, the program has served as a proven pipeline for top talent, providing participants with the experiences, training, and mentorship needed to build successful careers across the organization.

As an FLD participant, you will gain broad exposure to PPG's global business through a series of rotational assignments across key finance and accounting functions. These opportunities may include experiences within manufacturing operations, Strategic Business Units, and corporate finance, allowing you to develop a well-rounded understanding of how finance drives business performance.

During your first year, you will participate in a structured onboarding and development experience designed to accelerate your growth and help you build a strong foundation in finance at PPG. In addition to meaningful, hands-on responsibilities, you will receive a combination of technical training, leadership development, and professional skills coaching to strengthen your business acumen and prepare you for future leadership opportunities.

Following your initial rotation, you will work closely with experienced finance leaders and program mentors to identify future assignments aligned with your interests, strengths, and career goals. Subsequent rotations, typically lasting around 24 months, provide increasing levels of responsibility and exposure to different areas of the business, helping you continue to expand your skills, network, and impact across the organization.

The FLD Program offers more than just a job. It is an opportunity to launch your career, gain diverse experiences, and develop the leadership capabilities needed to shape the future of finance at PPG.

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.

Requirements

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

About Us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

  • We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
  • We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
  • We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
  • We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
  • We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

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