Intern, Finance (OTC)

Summary:

The OTC Intern will support the Order-to-Cash team in managing day-to-day operations and driving process improvements across customer-facing processes. The role involves working with global customers and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of OTC activities, timely issue resolution, and adherence to established controls and procedures. 

The intern will gain exposure to end-to-end OTC operations while supporting business initiatives, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration in a global environment

1. OTC Operations Support

• Support day-to-day Order-to-Cash activities and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. 
• Assist in monitoring process performance and operational KPIs.
• Support customer account management activities and resolve queries in coordination with internal teams. 
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of transactional data and records. 
• Maintain process documentation and support compliance with established controls and procedures.

1. Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Collaborate with global customers and internal stakeholders, including Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT teams. 
• Support coordination across functions to resolve operational issues and improve customer experience. 
• Participate in discussions and meetings related to operational improvements and business initiatives. 
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

1. Additional Responsibilities 

• Maintain accurate documentation and records. 
• Provide administrative and operational support to the OTC team. 
• Support project-related activities and departmental initiatives as assigned. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Education 

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and multicultural environment. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Technical Skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) is an advantage. 
• Familiarity with shared services or finance operations processes is a plus.

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.

Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient.

Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.

By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.