WESCO International
2027 Finance Development Program (Starts February / June 2027)
The Wesco Finance Leadership Development Program is a two-year development opportunity for high-potential individuals completing their undergraduate degree or within 2 years post-graduation. As an associate in this program you will accelerate the development of your business and technical skills through three 8-month job rotations. Rotations may include: Accounting, Business Unit Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate FP&A, Corporate Treasury, Supply Chain and Operations FP&A, Financial Systems, Global Business Services, Internal Audit, and Pricing. You will be actively involved in key business priorities while gaining a network of organizational contacts, a wide understanding of Wesco’s business, and experience with financial systems and processes. This role is a remote work/in office hybrid role based out of Wesco’s Pittsburgh, PA or Glenview, IL locations.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares financial forecasts, analyses, and reports for assigned rotation management team.
- Supports development of business unit or finance function’s annual budget and tracks and analyzes variances throughout the year.
- Participates in month/year-end close activities, including preparing, reviewing and assessing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and allocations to ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded.
- Supports the development of monthly and quarterly business operating review information packages.
- Provides analyses and recommendations based on financial data and other pertinent information.
- Identifies issues and suggests courses of action, makes recommendations for improving operations.
- Works closely with other corporate and business unit resources to improve standardization, and implements best practices.
- Supports and directs implementation of operational improvements.
- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree – Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required
- 1-2 years of prior experience, including internships and responsible part time positions
- Strong financial modeling, data analytics, and technical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to build relationships with, collaborate, and influence associates across all levels of the company
- Must be an aggressive learner and comfortable with change
- Robust problem-solving skills and detail oriented
- Ability to perform assigned job duties accurately, efficiently, and independently
- High level of comfort working in MS Excel, Access, PowerBI, and large information and accounting systems
- Ability to travel 0-25% of the time
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
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