Finance Rotational Program – Lift Full Time Krakow jobs at Cisco in Poland, Krakow

Your Impact

• Collaborate with S&L leaders to develop data-driven projections, ensuring financial transparency and accountability across the S&L organization.
• Manage and oversee forecasting processes on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
• Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and plans to identify key business trends and performance metrics to provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership
• Drive the creation of business cases for new strategic initiatives with an emphasis on AI and automation projects
• Support month-end and quarter-end processes by partnering on manual account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and build dynamic models to provide actionable insights on business trends and opportunities.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting and communications to support timely and reliable decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree with 5+ years of core Finance experience
• Finance/Accounting and operational reporting and analysis knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data mining experience is critical
• Self-starter who can work independently with limited supervision
• Strong analytical skills with ability to break down complex requirements into solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Business Objects and SmartView is desired
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines in a dynamic environment
• Must be able to work successfully with virtual teams
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation and intellectual curiosity

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 insight and skills vital to becoming a future finance leader
• Collaborate and interact with finance leaders, dynamic cross-functional teams, and rising professionals
• Attend various events throughout your experience with LIFT that will expand your professional network and career development.

Who You Are

• You have a passion for finance, leadership and technology
• You are open-minded and willing to take constructive feedback to improve
• Your communication skills are outstanding, and you consistently take the lead in conversations.
• You are comfortable navigating fast-paced and evolving environments
• You are current with business and industry trends

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent university graduate or in your final year of studies with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other business-related degree path or academic certification; equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Proficient in English
• 0-2 years of experience in finance
• Available to start as part of a cohort on August 5, 2025 as a full-time employee
• Able to legally live and work in Poland without visa support or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in finance principles and highly proficient in Excel.
• Excellent presentation skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.
• Current involvement in varied college experiences:
• Leadership roles in student organizations or clubs
• Active participation in sports or extracurricular activities
• Experience studying abroad
• Balancing a job (part-time or full-time) while attending school

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• assistance in successful completion of customer projects led by Project Managers

• ensuring the accuracy of project data in internal tools and systems.

• active participation in Team’s life and ensuring effective communication between team members.

• assisting Project Managers in performing project administration activities.

• Opportunity to shadow technology professionals and understand a broad range of Cisco Technologies

• Understanding of core Project Management knowledge areas

• Interaction with Cisco employees and clients all over the world

• 12 - month paid internship plus generous benefits

• Must be enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s studies in Business, Management or Technical field ( being a student for the duration of the internship is a must )

• Proficiency in relevant tools and technologies (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, basic data analysis tools).

• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Proficient in English; additional languages like German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, or Turkish are a plus

• Ability to work and reside in Poland without visa support or sponsorship.

• Availability to work full-time from July to September, and part-time (minimum 24 hours per week) from October for the remainder of the internship

• Previous Internship or Work Experience: Having prior experience in a similar field or role can indicate a stronger understanding of the industry and workplace dynamics, making the intern more prepared to contribute optimally.

• Sophisticated Technical Skills: Proficiency in more specialized tools or technologies relevant to the industry, such as programming languages, data visualization software, or design tools, can be advantageous.

• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and propose solutions is highly valued, especially in roles that require critical thinking and decision-making.

• Project Management Experience: Experience in handling or participating in projects, even at an academic level, can demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to handle various tasks and deadlines.