AT&T

Finance Leadership Development Program

AT&T$118K — $178K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in an MBA program focusing on Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields, graduating by June 2027
  • 3+ years of full-time work experience post-undergraduate degree (excluding internships)
  • Strong familiarity with financial concepts and organizational practices
  • Proficient in collaboration on complex issues
  • Ability to assume leadership roles and embrace challenges
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
  • Prepare and present detailed financial reports and analyses
  • Oversee budget management and variance analysis
  • Develop and maintain financial models for business initiatives
  • Conduct data forecasting and financial assessments for various cases

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance-based commission
  • Comprehensive paid training
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Generous tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off (minimum of 23 vacation days plus 9 holidays)
  • Parental and caregiver leave
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
  • Employee discounts on AT&T services and products
Full Job Description

This position requires in-office presence 5 days a week and is only offered at the posted location.

Joining our Finance Leadership Development Program means you’re part of a team designed with your potential, leadership development and career aspirations in mind. In this 2-year rotational program, you’ll experience two 12-month assignments, and gain exposure to a variety of business units with the intent of your work having an impact on our finance organizations within AT&T Inc. We’ll provide the development, mentoring, and networking opportunities you need to gain an edge, and you’ll learn all about the different areas of corporate finance across our business units alongside others who are just as driven as you. In fact, you’ll collaborate directly with our top financial decision makers and executives, gaining management experience and insight into how they lead.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and short/long-term planning. Provide strategic recommendations to management based on financial analysis and projections. Analyze financial performance against key business metrics to document and assess progress.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports ensuring accuracy and compliance. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
  • Oversee the preparation and management of company budgets, monitor actual performance, and analyze variances. Develop and maintain financial models to support business initiatives, investments, and financial opportunities.
  • Performs data forecasting and financial analysis for book close and for various ad hoc business cases.

What you’ll bring:

  • Integrity that serves as your true north moral compass.  
  • Mastery in communication, both speaking and writing clearly and effectively.  
  • Strong leadership skills, comfortable leading teams at all levels.
  • A proactive mindset, always ready and eager to tackle challenges.  
  • A results-oriented approach, driven to achieve goals.  
  • A curious mind, continuously learning and fascinated by innovation.  

What you’ll need:

  • Current enrollment in an MBA program with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related specialty, AND an estimated graduation date by June 2027
  • Ability to meet the full-time, in-office requirement in Dallas throughout the duration of the program
  • 3+ years of robust full-time work experience following completion of an undergraduate degree (not including internships)
  • Professionalism with a solid knowledge of fundamental concepts and organizational practices
  • Ability to collaborate on complex issues, thrive in a leadership position, and be up for an adventure

Our Finance Leadership Development Program colleagues earn an annual salary between $118,800 – $178,200, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting pay within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:  

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Performance Based Commission
  • Paid Training
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Ready to develop life-changing ideas? It starts with you. Apply today.   

AT&T will not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind for this position.

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

About AT&T

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203,000 employees
Market Cap
$131.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$5.1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.6%
Revenue
$171.7 billion
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