Finance Leadership Development Program at Nordson Corporation in Westlake, Ohio

Job Description:

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.



Job Summary



The Nordson Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is designed to accelerate early career development of high potential college graduates to prepare them for upwardly mobile careers within finance at Nordson Corporation.



Program Design



The program prepares participants for roles of increasing responsibility through a combination of rotational assignments, formalized feedback, and mentoring. Program participants will have the opportunity to interact with senior finance leaders and participate in various key financial initiatives.


FLDPs will complete a 2 year program consisting of 4 rotations which will include four 6-month rotations in any one of our U.S. locations. This will also include a 3 month assignment in an international location. Geographical flexibility is required during the program and also upon completion of the program. Relocation assistance is provided.



Rotation Examples Include

• General Accounting


• Financial Consolidation and Reporting


• Internal Audit


• Cost Controlling


• Commercial Finance


• Financial Planning & Analysis

Program Overview



The FLDP program affords participants an outstanding opportunity to produce results, quickly gain credibility and develop a strong company network throughout the 2 year program. Before completing the program, participants will work with the program administrator to identify positions in which to interview across the finance organization.



Education and Experience Requirements

• Focus on candidates who have a passion for everything finance and demonstrate leadership skills through experience, internships and extracurricular activities


• Must have an aptitude to apply accounting and finance skills and should possess strong interpersonal skills as well as a commitment to excellence and integrity


• Full-time student completing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting between December 2024 and June 2025


• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better


• Strong desire and motivation to develop a career as a future leader in the finance function


• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills


• Related work or internship experience


• Exemplify finance business partner with presence and outstanding interpersonal communication skills


• Demonstrated experience with process improvement


• Results oriented through initiative, ownership, and accountability


• Geographical flexibility is required during and upon completion of the program


• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Superior written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills


• Superior organizational, decision-making and follow-up skills


• Ability to adjust to flexible environment


• Ability to problem solve through technical and analytical analysis


• Passionate and high energy

Working Conditions and Physical Demands



Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




Travel Required



Estimated 25%


The base salary for this position is: $70,000 and bonus target is 3%; Nordson may also provide a housing stipend dependent on geographic location of the rotation. Benefits including Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, and Health Savings Account (HSA), Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance. During the first year of employment, employees may accrue up to 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), equivalent to 120 hours. Employees receive 13 paid holidays. In addition to Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, each employee receives 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events. Ample opportunities for giving exist at Nordson including our Matching Gifts Program.


The base salary pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, business considerations, and local market conditions, as well as candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, and skills.


Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.


All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Apply Now