Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program (SLP) – Finance

Job Description

Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program – Finance | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a hybrid, full-time leadership development role at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., with initial placement in New Britain, CT or Towson, MD. The company is the world’s largest tool company, driving innovation in tools, outdoor power equipment, and industrial solutions, empowering makers and doers globally. This role is crucial for accelerating the development of future finance leaders who will contribute to business success, streamline processes, and enhance financial efficiency across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, New Britain, CT or Towson, MD
• Pay: $51700–$83300 yearly
• Team: Finance team
• Mission: Accelerate the development of future finance leaders by contributing to business success, streamlining processes, and increasing working capital turns across the organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Leadership: Plan, manage, and deliver on assigned finance projects.
• Solution Implementation: Ensure developed functionalities comply with established business requirements and methodologies.
• Process Optimization: Lead key Finance and Accounting projects to streamline operations and increase working capital turns.
• Performance Reporting: Gather and report necessary Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics globally.
• Executive Communication: Present project deliverables to the Executive Team biannually.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related Business Field; 0-3 years of professional work experience, including internships.
• Experience: Prior internships in Corporate Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics; willingness to rotate work assignments, projects, and teams every 6-12 months throughout the program, including relocation for a minimum of one rotation; willingness to travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bonus: Passion for a long-term career in Corporate Finance.