Finance Development Program Associate

Avient Corporation

Finance Development Program Associate gaining experience across key Business Units with training opportunities. Collaborating in financial processes and business functions within a 24-month program.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeGaggenau • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

gain a wide breadth of exposure and experience across key Business Units
grow and develop your career through on-the-job and formal training, coaching and mentoring
placed in a leading financial role that suits your strengths at the end of the program
gain experience in accounting and finance processes with focus on accuracy, compliance, and internal controls
exposed to financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controlling
develop understanding of financial statements, month-end closing routines, and how financial data supports decision-making
learn best practices in financial governance, risk management, and continuous improvement
gain exposure to other key business functions and understand how finance partners with the business
learn fundamentals of business controlling including performance analysis, KPI tracking, and investments
introduced to basic tax, treasury, and audit principles
gain experience beyond the home organization by collaborating with or working with other finance teams
strengthen stakeholder management skills and global business understanding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master degree in Accounting.
Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of experience including internship or student assignments
Good spoken and written communication skills.
Good active listening skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Languages: English and another language fluent.
EU Category B Driving License

Benefits

Comp & perks

long-term career path into a performing and rewarding workplace
teambuilding
network activities
culture of values focused on Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial accountingmanagement reportingbudgetingforecastingcost controllingfinancial statementsmonth-end closingperformance analysisKPI trackingtax principles

Soft Skills

communication skillsactive listeningindependent workteamworkstakeholder management

Certifications

Master degree in AccountingEU Category B Driving License