Finance Rotation Program - LIFT (Full Time) - RTP
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Location:RTP, North Carolina, US
Area of InterestFinance
Compensation Range62000 USD - 80600 USD
Job TypeEarly in Career
Technology Interest*None
Job Id1448210
New
Finance Rotation Program - LIFT (Full Time) - RTP
The application window is expected to close on: October 24, 2025
NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
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 alsoparticipatein an extensive training curriculum and be provided opportunities for hands-on peer leadership. This program is available in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Your Impact
As a full-time participant, you will join our top-notch 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 fellowLIFTers, team members, managers, and senior leaders.
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 whichfinanceorganizationyou'llbe placedinto. Types of roles can include Financial Planning & Analysis, Managing Operating Expenses, Commercial Finance, Accounting, and more!
Craft new and dynamic business models andcome up withprofitable strategies
Transform data into actionable insights to address business challenges
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 2025 - June 2026.
OR
1-yearMaster's degree in Accounting or Financewith no gap betweenundergradand master's program
Available to start as part of a cohort on August 10,2026as a full-time employee
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Able to legally live and work in the United States, without visa support or sponsorship now or in the future (even after graduating college)
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstratedproficiencyin finance principles and technical excel skills
Excellent communication 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 full-time job while attending school
Why Cisco
At Cisco,we'rerevolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.We'vebeen innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and
you'llsee that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless.We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/we-are-cisco/benefits-and-perks.html) to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
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