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Associate Financial Specialist - Job Rotation Program

University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Apply soon! The job will be open for applications beginning shortly. Please send us a HandShake message if interested so we can share the job posting with you once live.

Interested in learning more? 

Attend an Information Session to learn more about the Job Rotation Program, hear from a rotator, and answer any questions you may have. No registration required, simply click and attend the Virtual Teams link below at the correct day and time!

 

When you are part of the Job Rotation Program, you’ll do important work that has impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.  

Our Job Rotation Program participants experience four 6-month rotation assignments in finance-related positions over two years to provide broad exposure in different facets of finance across campus. Join our program in this world-renowned university where every employee contributes to the Wisconsin Idea, located in one of the most livable cities in America!

Program Highlights:

  • Regular interactions with senior university leadership
  • Hands-on experiences in diverse settings across campus gaining exposure, networking, and mentoring opportunities
  • Participation with cohort in on-going professional development and in building an inclusive environment
  • Diverse assignments across business units and organizational functions
  • Eligibility and support in transitioning to a post-program role on campus including participation in our Alumni Network

Rotational experiences consider individual interests and are designed and tailored by the program to meet university priorities. Employees are hired and onboarded as a cohort to provide a community experience with a focus on shared learning and contributing to the development of the program overall. All three tracks of the program - Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology - prepare rotators to be well-equipped to transition to permanent roles on campus at the end of the program.

Upon successful completion of the program, rotating employees can expect:

  • A growth mindset and exposure to varied people, perspectives, and skills from a depth and breadth of experiences
  • A wide network of colleagues to appreciate the interrelatedness of roles and operations across campus
  • Greater involvement and ownership in your professional development
  • The ability to develop and grow in your role and pursue a career path that honors your values and interests

Prioritizing the employee experience cultivates a resilient and engaging culture within the Job Rotation Program and across the work environments you will be immersed in. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation and allow employees to thrive, which is essential for our future growth.

Required Qualifications:

  • Learning agility and desire for experience across the diverse domains of Finance and Accounting, including budgeting, financial statements, modeling, and research administration
  • Adaptability to adjust to new work environments and flexibility to adjust actions and mindset to new situations
  • Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to take initiative in advocating and prioritizing workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and work within ambiguity
  • Detail-oriented and robust problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Foundational financial knowledge and/or related experience
  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and other data
  • Proficiency in Excel, such as familiarity with formulas and pivot tables
  • Able to work with all levels of employees and management within the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior relevant internship or entry-level work experience
  • Knowledge of financial principles, practices, and procedures
  • Experience with projects and day-to-day administrative financial work
  • Ability to analyze and communicate financial and business information and metrics
  • Presentation skills

Apply soon! The job will be open for applications beginning shortly. Please send us a HandShake message if interested so we can share the job posting with you once live.

Once open, please use this external link to apply through our Jobs at UW site. Applications through HandShake will not be considered.

(Deadline: Tuesday October 1st, 2024 at 11:55PM)

We are recruiting for multiple positions to join our cohort. Orientation will begin on Monday July 21, 2025 with the first rotation beginning August 4, 2025.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. you must be a United States citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. The University cannot sponsor an H-1B or any other employment-based petition. In addition, UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer and therefore we cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility.

Questions? Want to set a time to speak with someone to learn more?

Email: emily.hickey@wisc.edu to contact Emily Hickey, Job Rotation Program Manager for the Finance Track

Or schedule a 1:1 Handshake Session using my availability calendar!