Finance Leadership Development Program Associate

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

- 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

**ABOUT THE PROGRAM**

The Finance Leadership Development Program accelerates professional development by placing participants on multiple Avient Finance Teams, in different countries in Europe during an 18 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 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

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**

**We want to consider you if you have the following**:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
- 1+ years of relevant work (internship experience applicable).
- Team player with strong project management and organization skills required.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and take initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Theoretical knowledge (one of): Lux GAAP, Italian GAAP, German GAAP desirable
- Good spoken and written communication skills.
- Good active listening skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- MS Office, SAP experience an asset.
- Languages: English fluent, additional European languages an asset.
- Willingness to move to EU countries during program.
- EU Category B Driving License

**Competencies**

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development