Finance Rotational Program – LIFT (Full Time) – Krakow, Poland

Start Date: August 2025

Location: Krakow (the role is office-based, but we follow a hybrid work approach with minimum 3 days in the office per week)

Who 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. Along with each rotational role, you will engage in a comprehensive training program and have opportunities for practical peer leadership experience.

Who You’ll Work With

As an active 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 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 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

Get to know more about the LIFT Program!

LIFT Info Session with Managers and current LIFT'ers re-watch: Info Session /password: CiscoLIFT2025!

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 the difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.