2027 Finance Development Program (Starts February / June 2027)

CSS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Wesco’s Finance Leadership Development Program is a two-year development track designed for high-potential graduates or two years post‑graduation. You rotate through 8‑month assignments in areas like FP&A, treasury, accounting, pricing, and internal audit while building business networks and financial systems experience.

The role is a remote work/in-office hybrid based out of Pittsburgh, PA or Glenview, IL, with travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of prior experience, including internships and part‑time positions.
• Strong financial modeling, data analytics, and technical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); ability to influence across levels.
• Aggressive learner; comfortable with change.
• Robust problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform duties accurately, efficiently, and independently.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Access, PowerBI and large accounting systems.
• Willingness to travel 0–25%.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial forecasts, analyses, and reports for rotation management teams.
• Supports budgeting and tracks variances for assigned rotation.
• Participates in month/year-end close activities and journal entries.
• Supports development of monthly/quarterly operating review information.
• Provides analyses and recommendations based on financial data.
• Identifies issues and suggests improvements to operations.
• collaborates to improve standardization and best practices.
• Supports and directs implementation of operational improvements.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Access

PowerBI

Accounting systems

Job description

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