Associate, Finance Leadership Development Program

Associate, Finance Leadership Development Program

Requisition ID: 74257

Date: May 5, 2026

Location:

Exton, Pennsylvania, US

Department: Finance

Description:

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The West Finance Development Program is a three-year rotational program that provides the opportunity for select individuals to gain comprehensive, real-world experience and an understanding of West's manufacturing and business operations through the lens of the Finance and Accounting functions. This program will allow team members to gain experience in various Finance functions, with potential exposure to Accounting and Controllership, SEC Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Cost Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and other areas. The participants will be involved in a variety of projects, collaborate with multiple teams, and acquire a broad range of skills pertinent to Finance. In this Finance Program, participants can play a key role in supporting and executing finance and business/operations related projects, while developing an understanding of the role of the larger Finance organization across the global West enterprise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Specific to the SEC reporting rotation, responsible for the preparation of Monthly Financial Reports, Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements (e.g. Form 10-Qs, 10K, 8K) and any other internal or external reports as required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

• Specific to the Internal Audit rotation, execute operational and financial audits while following the audit work program and assist in the development of audit risk assessments, audit planning and audit programs. Develops audit report findings and recommendations. Assists in performing testing of SOX controls for the entire organization.

• Specific to the Tax rotation, perform tax research, develop/evaluate tax planning and savings opportunities, document conclusions

• Specific to the Accounting and Controllership rotation, help coordinate the global consolidation process aggregating the results of our entities, perform month-end close activities inclusive of journal entry preparation and account reconciliation preparation in areas such as prepaid assets and corporate accruals

• Specific to the Treasury rotation, oversee daily cash management responsibilities, inclusive of opening and closing bank accounts, assist with working capital analysis and optimization, and assist with compliance documentation

• Specific to the Cost Accounting rotation, work closely with our manufacturing locations to ensure proper processes are executed for the accuracy and completeness of our inventory, including cycle counts and inventory reserves, and perform month-end close activities inclusive of journal entry preparation and account reconciliation preparation

• Specific to the local plant rotation, assist in the monthly forecasting of the site financials, implementing new innovative processes and technologies in cooperation with the local Leadership team and the manufacturing/corporate sites.

• Assist in the implementation and expanded use of data analytics tools to manage large quantities of data used in complex calculations

• Analyze financial and operational data, which may be used to identify trends or insights that can increase efficiency or solve business related problems.

• Work collaboratively with team members across various Finance functions as well as those outside of Finance, including Legal, Commercial, Operations, R&D, HR, IT, and many others, fostering a productive and positive work environment.

Education

• Seniors currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited degree program

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business majors required

• Completion of the degree required by June 2026

Work Experience

• Successfully completed an internship in Accounting, Finance or Business

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• GPA of 3.0 and above preferred

• A growth mindset focused on continuous learning and self- development

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Leader of extracurricular activities at their college/university

• Analytical skillset for data tracking and results analysis

• Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities

• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills

• Skills in analytical problem solving.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and able to relocate for rotational assignments

• Need to have extreme attention to detail

• Ability to work in an office and/or manufacturing environment. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time

• Medical component and device manufacturing require strict adherence to standards. Must be able to tolerate fumes and from various manufacturing processes, also subject to heat and cold, as well as, loud noise

• Read and interpret data, information and documents

• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations

• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize

• Ability to make independent and sound judgments #LI-JM2 #LI-HYBRID

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

What We Offer

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.

Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.

Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion-where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.