Job Description
At UL we know why we come to work.
Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity collaboration inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!
As our global footprint continues to spread across the world we are looking for a Finance Development Program Associate to join our team in Northbrook IL.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll learn & achieve:
Finance Development Program Associates will hold a series of four 6-month assignments that span different departments within the company's financial operations. These assignments will typically be in departments having global responsibilities and the departments in which program associates may work include financial planning and analysis general accounting treasury tax shared services for order-to-cash or procure-to-pay or one of three operating businesses. These assignments will contain routine responsibilities and high-impact special project work which will vary according to the needs of each department.
Throughout the program FDPs will have both senior leaders and peer mentors to guide them while also receiving extensive training to prepare them for future roles within the organization. There will also be opportunities to meet with and learn from top leaders of the company. After completion of the 2-year rotation graduates will have the opportunity to take the next step in their career with positions that fit their preferences and skillsets.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform financial analyses to explain variances in financial performance of various organizations (departments functions divisions regions business units) or to develop a business case for an investment project or to assess the impact of changes to a business processes.
- Participate in the development of budgets forecasts or strategic plans.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing account information and trends. Perform account reconciliations.
- Work on projects that will improve efficiency improve service levels and lower the cost of operations for these shared service functions: credit billing collections cash applications and accounts payable.
- Assist in the preparation of supporting documentation forms and various tax filings (local state federal property sales etc.).
- Participate in the research and analysis of the impact of changes in tax laws or company tax strategies or other special projects.
- Assist with treasury activities including daily cash management and account reconciliations. Support special projects in cash management investment management and insurance.
- Performs other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you a great fit:
- Be completing your final year of your undergraduate degree in: Finance Accounting Business Economics or related major
- Hold a Bachelor's degree prior to the intended full time start date
- Demonstrated ability to gather analyze and interpret information from diverse sources and in a wide variety of forms.
- Working knowledge of the fundamentals of accounting through education or internship experience. Demonstrated ability to use MS Office suite (Excel Word Power Point).
- Experience working with business ERPs (Oracle NetSuite etc.) is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented challenging environment
- Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ambitious and highly motivated self-starter who works well independently and collaboratively
- Must have the indefinite right to work in the United States.
What we offer:
- Mission: For UL corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
- People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here and you'll almost always hear "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
- Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live work and play. And as a global company in many roles you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
- Grow & achieve: We learn work and grow together with targeted development reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages including a technical training track for applicable roles.
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The annual salary for this role is $67000 and it is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus to assist with housing travel and other relocation expenses subject to terms and conditions. This position also provides health benefits such as medical dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days) holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do visit UL.com
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics or related major
- Demonstrated ability to gather analyze and interpret information
- Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals
- Experience using MS Office suite
- Experience with business ERPs (Oracle NetSuite etc.) is a plus
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How does UL Solutions ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
UL Solutions ensures pay and bonus plans are competitive by conducting formal compensation reviews annually. These reviews focus on ensuring that employees are paid within 25% of the median salary for their role in their region ensuring that pay is competitive globally and individuals receive fair pay wherever they are.
UL Solutions includes all full-time employees in its performance incentive program providing strong performers with an annual bonus driving productivity and satisfaction for employees who deliver on the shared mission of making the world a safer more sustainable place. Employees also note fairness in how performance is linked to outcomes.
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A global leader in applied safety science UL Solutions transforms safety security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing inspection and certification services together with software products and advisory offerings that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate launch new products and services navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
Why Work With Us
Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity collaboration inclusion and excellence.
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