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The application window is expected to close on: October 23, 2026
NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the TeamCisco's Leaders in Finance and Technology (LIFT) Program is a 2-year rotational experience for Financial Analysts. LIFT focuses on leadership development for early in career Finance and Technology professionals, providing a variety of accounting and finance exposure during the 4 six-month long rotations. In addition to each rotational role, you will also participate in an extensive training curriculum and be provided opportunities for hands-on peer leadership. This program is available in Raleigh, North Carolina and San Jose, California.
Your Impact As a full-time participant, you'll join Cisco's global Finance organization, partnering with teams across the business, including Sales, Engineering, and other key functions, to help drive strategic business outcomes. You'll collaborate with fellow LIFT participants, business partners, managers, and senior leaders while developing your finance, leadership, and technology skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who is curious, adaptable, open to feedback, and passionate about continuous learning, business trends, and making a meaningful impact. As part of the LIFT Program experience, you will have the opportunity to:
- Rotate through 4 different areas of Cisco Finance to gain exposure and make an impact. The specific type of work varies based on which finance organization you'll be placed into. Types of roles can include Financial Planning & Analysis, Managing Operating Expenses, Commercial Finance, Accounting, and more!
- Craft new and dynamic business models and come up with profitable strategies
- Transform data into actionable insights to address business challenges
- Utilize AI-driven tools and intelligent automation agents to streamline financial reporting processes, extract actionable insights from complex datasets, and enhance the efficiency of team workflows.
- Learn and develop the business acumen and skills necessary to becoming a future finance leader
- Collaborate and interact with finance leaders, dynamic cross-functional teams, and early in career professionals
- Attend various events throughout your experience with LIFT that will expand your professional network and career development.
Minimum Qualifications - To be eligible for the full-time position, you must be enrolled in a 4-year university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other business-related degree path and in your final year graduating between December 2026 - June 2027.
- OR 1-year Master's degree in Accounting or Finance with no gap between undergrad and master's program
- Available to start as part of a cohort on August 9, 2027 as a full-time employee
Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated proficiency in finance principles and technical excel skills
- Foundational knowledge of AI tools and a strong aptitude for proactively applying emerging technologies to enhance financial modeling, data analysis, and workflow efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.
- Active involvement in experiences beyond the classroom, such as leadership roles, student organizations, athletics, study abroad, research, internships, employment, or other extracurricular activities that demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
