Finance Leadership Development Program

ISU Research Park; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Ames, IA offers the Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP), a two-year, four-rotation program designed to develop financial leaders for a Fortune 500 company. You will gain exposure to a broad range of businesses and receive mentoring from Siemens’ senior leaders.

Graduates can pursue roles such as Financial Analyst, Accountant, Controller or Data Analyst, with opportunities to grow within finance and related functions after completion of the program.

Qualifications

• Majors: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Business Analytics, Statistics, MIS, or Management with an Accounting/Finance concentration will be considered
• Relocation and Travel: Candidates must be willing to relocate and travel as required by program, relocation assistance provided
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Responsibilities

• Four rotations across finance functions including performance controlling and financial analysis
• Corporate accounting, cost controlling, and division/business unit exposure
• Operational review and internal audit, plant/field controlling, and credit analytics
• Potential career paths include Financial Analyst, Accountant, Business/Plant Controller or Data Analyst

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Relocation willingness

US work authorization

Education

Accounting

Finance

Business Administration

Economics

Business Analytics

Statistics

Management Information Systems

Management with an Accounting or Finance concentration

Job description

Do you want to learn how to manage the financial success of the leading digital transformation and technology powerhouse?

The Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is a two-year program comprised of four rotations that prepares you with the expertise to support a wide range of businesses (such as digital industries, smart infrastructure, railway and e-mobility, supply chain management, and software) as a financial leader in our organization! You will learn what it takes to analyze and manage the financial functions of an international Fortune 500 company ranked among the top 50 in sales in the world. You will receive mentoring from Siemens’ team of business leaders and gain access to and network with Siemens’ senior decision‑makers.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the opportunity to pursue a career path as a Financial Analyst, Accountant, Business Process Specialist/Auditor, Business or Plant Controller or Data Analyst for Siemens.

Potential experiences include:

• Performance controlling and financial analysis
• Corporate accounting
• Cost controlling
• Division or business unit exposure
• Operational review and internal audit
• Plant or field controlling
• Credit Analytics

Program start date is in July 2027.

Requirements:

We are looking for people who are resourceful — true problem solvers who challenge themselves to find the most effective and efficient solutions to complex challenges. We provide a platform for those who want to have an impact on the future and contribute to the successes of the company, our customers and the world.

To apply for the Finance Leadership Development Program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Majors: Accounting, Finance; Business Administration, Economics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Management Information Systems, or Management with an Accounting or Finance concentration will be considered
• Relocation and Travel: Candidates must be willing to relocate and travel as required by program (relocation assistance will be provided)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

This Leadership Development Program is designed for individuals beginning their professional careers. Candidates must have completed, or will complete, the required educational credentials prior to the program start date. This program is intended for candidates at an early career stage. Current students seeking an experiential learning opportunity while continuing their studies should consider our internship and co‑op programs.

As part of the application, you will be asked to confirm your enrollment status. If your application includes uploaded documents (resume, transcript, or other materials), you may redact any information identifying your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Redacting this information will not affect your candidacy.