Management Associate - FP&A

United States Steel Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh seeks a Management Associate – Finance Rotational Program to build a broad foundation across FP&A, accounting and treasury. You will rotate through finance functions, support projects, analyze performance, and develop skills to enable strategic decision-making across the enterprise.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience in corporate and operational finance, with exposure to budgeting, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related analytical discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience or equivalent internship/co-op.
• Strong understanding of accounting and corporate finance concepts.
• Advanced Excel; experience with financial modeling, BI tools, or FP&A systems preferred.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Willingness to work in both corporate and plant environments.
• This is a hybrid position

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, operational, and accounting data to identify trends, explain variances, and support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting for corporate and operational teams.
• Support accounting and controllership processes, including plant accounting activities, financial analysis, compliance-related work, and month-end or quarterly reporting needs.
• Participate in projects related to corporate finance, cash management, credit, risk management, debt, liquidity, and capital markets.
• Build dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that enhance management reporting and improve visibility into business performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and leadership teams through meetings, presentations, and cross-functional project work.
• Prepare clear, concise summaries and recommendations for diverse audiences, including management and senior leaders.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation, and digital reporting initiatives across the Finance organization.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

Tools

Excel

BI tools

FP&A systems

Job description

U. S. Steel is seeking a Management Associate – Finance Rotational Program participant to join our Finance organization. This role is designed for an ambitious early-career professional who is interested in building a broad foundation across Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, and Treasury.

As a Management Associate, you will participate in rotational assignments that provide hands‑on experience in corporate and operational finance environments. You will support meaningful projects, analyze financial and business performance, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and develop the technical, analytical, and communication skills needed to support strategic decision‑making across the enterprise.

Program Overview

The Finance Rotational Program is structured to provide exposure to three core areas of the Finance organization. Rotational assignments will be based on business needs, participant development goals, and individual interests.

Financial Planning & Analysis Rotation

During the Financial Planning & Analysis rotation, the Management Associate will analyze financial and operating performance, monitor key performance indicators, support budgets and forecasts, prepare management reporting, develop financial models, and provide data‑driven insights to assist business leaders with strategic and operational decisions.

Accounting Rotation

During the Accounting rotation, the Management Associate will gain exposure to plant accounting, controllership activities, financial compliance, external reporting processes, and the relationship between operational performance and financial results. Assignments may include supporting month‑end close activities, analyzing financial results, and partnering with plant and corporate teams.

Treasury Rotation

During the Finance/Treasury rotation, the Management Associate will learn about corporate finance, liquidity management, debt portfolio oversight, capital markets activity, risk management, credit, cash forecasting, banking operations, and other treasury functions that support the company’s financial flexibility and long‑term growth.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, operational, and accounting data to identify trends, explain variances, and support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting for corporate and operational teams.
• Support accounting and controllership processes, including plant accounting activities, financial analysis, compliance‑related work, and month‑end or quarterly reporting needs.
• Participate in projects related to corporate finance, cash management, credit, risk management, debt, liquidity, and capital markets.
• Build dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that enhance management reporting and improve visibility into business performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and leadership teams through meetings, presentations, and cross‑functional project work.
• Prepare clear, concise summaries and recommendations for diverse audiences, including management and senior leaders.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation, and digital reporting initiatives across the Finance organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related analytical discipline.
• Zero to two years of relevant experience, or equivalent internship, co‑op, or academic project experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, corporate finance concepts, financial analysis, and business performance drivers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modeling, business intelligence tools, or financial planning systems preferred.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and succinctly.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time‑sensitive assignments.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Willingness to work in both corporate and operational environments, including manufacturing or plant settings as needed.
• This is a hybrid position

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes

• Self‑starter who is curious, resourceful, accountable, and eager to learn across multiple finance disciplines.
• Ability to think critically, connect financial data to operational performance, and balance detail orientation with a big‑picture perspective.
• Comfortable working through complexity, ambiguity, and changing priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the maturity to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, high energy, and commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, data analytics, and innovative approaches to finance work.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals: Think: Think Critically and Drive Change Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company‑sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)