Finance Leadership Development Program

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description Are you a fresh graduate or final-year student in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field? Are you ready to accelerate your career and shape the future of finance?

Join our Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) at Rockwell Automation. We design this 3-year development journey to build the next generation of finance leaders in a modern, data- and AI-driven business environment. Through 3 to 5 rotations across finance and digital teams, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, work on business transformation projects, and build a professional network across the organization.

Unlike traditional finance graduate programs, FLDP combines finance, analytics, automation, and AI to prepare participants for the future of the profession. Throughout the program, you will partner with experienced professionals and senior leaders. You will also receive mentorship and structured development support, and gain exposure to modern technologies. These technologies include Power BI, Power Platform, Python, and Generative AI. The program also provides a foundation for future career opportunities in finance, analytics, digital transformation, and leadership roles.

You will work in a hybrid model with office in Katowice and report to the relevant business leader during each rotation.

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to key finance processes and strategic initiatives across the organization
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, digitalize, and transform finance processes.
• Support finance transformation and automation initiatives.
• Work with modern data and automation environments, including data warehouses, ETL processes, Power BI, Power Platform, and Python
• Use AI technologies, including Generative AI and AI Builder, to automate tasks, analyze data, and support decision-making
• Analyze data and translate insights into actionable business recommendations
• Collaborate with finance professionals, digital experts, and senior leaders across the company.
• Build a strong foundation for future leadership opportunities within finance and digital transformation

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Degree completed or currently in the final year of studies in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure, analyze, and derive insights from data.
• Curiosity and interest in emerging technologies, including AI, analytics, and automation.
• Skill in effectively leveraging AI tools and applying critical thinking when working with AI-generated output
• Initiative, openness to change and eagerness to develop new skills

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Progress toward or interest in pursuing ACCA or CIMA qualifications.
• Experience or exposure to data, analytics, or automation tools such as Power BI, Power Platform, Python, SQL, or similar technologies
• Participation in extracurricular activities such as student organizations, projects, volunteering, competitions, or leadership initiatives
• Demonstrated interest in digital transformation, automation, or AI-driven solutions

What We Offer Our benefits package includes …

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.