Finance Leadership Rotational Program

Ciena Corporation; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation invites ambitious early-career professionals to join its Finance Leadership Development Program in Maple Lawn, MD. Over roughly three years, participants rotate across finance disciplines to build foundations in operations, planning, and strategic decision-making.

You will engage in hands-on analysis, forecasting, and reporting, develop partnerships with finance leaders, mentors, and business partners, and gain exposure to systems, controls, and cross-functional projects that

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics/business administration or related field.
• Demonstrated academic achievement and leadership potential.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete a minimum of three rotational assignments across multiple finance disciplines.
• Support financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business decision support activities.
• Develop an understanding of Ciena's financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Participate in cross-functional projects that drive improvements.
• Build professional relationships with finance leaders, mentors, and business partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

Ciena Corporation invites ambitious early-career professionals to join its Finance Leadership Development Program in Maple Lawn, MD. Over roughly three years, participants rotate across finance disciplines to build foundations in operations, planning, and strategic decision-making.

You will engage in hands-on analysis, forecasting, and reporting, develop partnerships with finance leaders, mentors, and business partners, and gain exposure to systems, controls, and cross-functional projects that