USWho We Are:
Cisco’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 peer leadership. This program is available in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Who You’ll Work With:
As a full-time participant, you will join our outstanding global finance organization that has business partners spanning across all of Cisco (sales, engineering, etc.). You will also be able to collaborate and network with fellow LIFTers, team members, managers, and senior leaders.
What You’ll Do:
Within 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
- Learn and develop the business sense 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.
Who You Are:
- Early in career professional with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other business-related degree path. For example:
- Recent graduate (within 12 months) or in your final year of studies towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other business-related degree path
- 1-year Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance with no gap between undergrad and master’s program
- Passion for Corporate Finance
- Proven leadership experience
- Open minded and willing to take constructive feedback to improve
Minimum Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university or have received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university.
- Early in your finance career (ex: recent graduate within 12 months from a 4-year university studying Finance, Accounting, Economics or other business-related major etc.)
- Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- Available to start as part of a cohort on August 11, 2025 as a full-time employee
- Able to legally live and work in the United States, without visa support or sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated proficiency in finance principles and technical excel skills
- Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.
- Currently involved in various college experiences (leadership, study abroad, part time job, sports, etc.)
Why Cisco:
#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.
We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!
But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)
Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.
So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!
