Finance & Analytics Development Program - Associate Financial Analyst

Casey's; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Casey’s Finance & Analytics Development Program is a two-year, entry-level program designed to develop future leaders by building leadership, analytical, and business acumen skills. Participants complete three 8-month rotations primarily within the CFO organization, preparing for long-term success at Casey’s with strong placement into post-program roles.

Rotations may include Financial Planning, Accounting, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Fuel, Business Development, and Data Analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics, MIS or business equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, volunteer activities, or university clubs.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance of Casey's results.
• Prepare information for investor presentations and annual reports.
• Monthly financial closing and reporting.
• Provide valuable business decision support.
• Engage with program participants through lunches, projects, networking events and development opportunities.
• Present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Rotate through areas such as FP&A, Accounting, Internal Audit, Data Analytics.

Education

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Data analytics degree

MIS degree

Job description

The Finance & Analytics Development Program is a 2-year entry level development program designed to develop future leaders by building leadership, analytical, and business acumen skills. Participants complete three 8-month rotations, primarily within the CFO organization. The program prepares participants for long-term success at Casey's, with a strong track record of placement into post-program roles across the organization.

Areas for potential rotation include Financial Planning, Accounting, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Fuel, Business Development, and Data Analytics.

Participants have the opportunity to gain exposure to the following areas:

• Analyze financial performance of company results
• Prepare information for investor presentations and annual reports
• Monthly financial closing and reporting
• Provide valuable business decision support
• Perform financial and operational audits
• Present recommendations to senior leadership
• Engage with fellow program participants through weekly lunches, team projects, networking events, and professional development opportunities

Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (Nasdaq: CASY) operating over 2,900 convenience stores in 19 states. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the 3rd largest convenience store retailer and the 5th largest pizza chain in the United States.

What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team:

• A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.
• Opportunities to use cutting edge technologies and enterprise-wide collaboration to enable our strategy and drive world class service.
• We're here for families! Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, charitable giving programs, parental leave and an onsite Child Development Center.
• Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, volunteer time, and an onsite cafeteria.
• Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcome!
• The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved and accessible!
• What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming and is here for good!

Compensation

Starting pay range: $60,000 - $70,000. Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. This position is eligible for an annual cash bonus based on company performance. Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

Requirements

• Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics, Management Information Systems or business equivalent major
• Demonstrated leadership experience through internships, volunteer activities, or university clubs
• A passion to solve problems in collaboration with others
• Effective verbal communication and presentation abilities with proficiency working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with the appropriate levels of discretion
• Work in Greater Des Moines - recently ranked by Forbes as the top place to live for young professionals