2027 Finance Development Program (Starts February / June 2027)

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

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