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Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP)- 2026

O-I, Perrysburg, Ohio, us, 43552

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Company Description O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

Join Our Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP)

Accelerate your leadership growth and embark on a transformative journey with O-I’s Financial Leadership Development Program. Guided by industry experts, you will learn from the best in the business while honing your financial acumen. This structured program is tailored to nurture high-potential talent, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful and impactful career in O-I’s financial sectors. Through challenging assignments and a supportive learning environment, you’ll gain diverse experiences, deep organizational insight, and a global perspective. Become a future leader at O-I and take the first step toward an exciting career in finance!

FLDP Overview The program duration is approximately 3 years and is designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in accounting and finance. You will support various finance departments within our Americas North Division, such as Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, Plant Finance, and Financial Planning & Analysis.

The program includes a fluid rotation schedule, consisting of 1 required rotation at a US based manufacturing plant and 2 other rotations within our Americas North Region located in Perrysburg, OH. Midpoint reviews are conducted to assess your progress and provide valuable feedback. You’ll take on deep-dive assignments tailored to your development goals and organizational needs, with structured debriefing sessions at the end of each rotation to reflect on your achievements and identify areas for growth. Throughout the program you will find mentorship amongst the program leader, rotational managers, and other FLDPs. Regular check-ins with both the FLDP leader and your rotation manager will support your progress, help address challenges, and explore opportunities for advancement throughout the program and beyond.

To Be Successful In This Program, One Should Have

Desire to work in a manufacturing plant environment

Ability to analyze complex problems and make data-driven decisions

Natural curiosity, eagerness to learn, and strategic thinking

High motivation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proactive initiative and adaptability in dynamic environments

Program Guideline You will be exposed to meaningful projects and mentorship opportunities in some of the following areas:

Required Rotation

Plant Finance: 1 year — This position will support plant finance. You will work closely with the plant controller on the financial aspects of the operation. Duties may include month-end and year-end closing, Sarbanes-Oxley reporting and execution, review general ledgers, prepare journal entries, and perform fixed asset, inventory and cost accounting. Relocation is required for this assignment.

Additional Rotations: 2 Assignments, 1 year each

America’s North Operations – Finance: responsible for performing standardized or routine professional accounting and financial analysis work for America’s North Operations, including the compilation, consolidation & analysis of financial data related to operations.

Commercial Finance: responsible for providing timely pricing and profitability analysis to sales, marketing and financial stakeholders, using pricing and data tools and understanding cost and profitability data.

Financial Planning & Analysis: responsible for providing timely and accurate forecasts to meet various forecasting needs within America’s North Finance, including ownership of the operating expense forecast and coordination with Plant Finance related to plant metrics.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Target Graduation: 2026

Ability to travel throughout North America during the program and relocate at the conclusion of the program (financial assistance provided by O-I)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

Additional Information

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $62,000-$68,000, based on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and skill level. This range is provided in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

O-I offers a generous benefit package, including vacation, medical/dental/vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, relocation assistance, and a performance incentive program where applicable.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact hr.recruiters@o-i.com.

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