LEAD Finance Rotational Program

The Finance LEAD Rotational Program is Wabtec’s premier early-career development program designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential finance talent into future business leaders.
This two-year, accelerated program provides participants with hands-on experience across multiple finance disciplines through four (4) six-month rotations spanning multiple areas of corporate finance. Participants gain broad exposure to areas such as FP&A, Controllership, Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, and Strategic Finance while working on high-impact projects that directly influence business performance.
The program combines:
Challenging, real-world assignments
Structured technical and leadership training
Direct exposure to senior finance leaders and executives
Cross-functional collaboration across the organization
Upon successful completion, participants are positioned for high-impact roles across Wabtec’s global finance organization.
What You Will Do
As a member of the Finance LEAD Program, you will:
Rotate through four distinct finance roles across the organization, gaining broad exposure to key financial processes and business models
Support critical financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Partner with business leaders to drive insights and support strategic decision-making
Contribute to process improvements and business initiatives that enhance financial performance
Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams through collaboration and networking
Present analyses and recommendations to leadership stakeholders
Program Experience
Duration: Two-year program consisting of four six-month rotations across various functions of corporate finance
Locations: Rotations are primarily located in Chicago, IL and Pittsburgh, PA (with the potential for certain other Wabtec sites as well as business needs evolve)
Relocation: Participants are expected to relocate to a different Wabtec office at least once during the program to broaden experience and network
Development: Structured curriculum focused on both technical and leadership skill development, supplemented by formal training and mentorship
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent)
Strong academic performance (minimum GPA requirement aligned with program standards)
Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.5
Major GPA greater than or equal to 3.5
Willingness and ability to meet the relocation requirement while on program
Open to applicants legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Internship or co-op experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field
Demonstrated leadership experience (student organizations, athletics, work experience, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to continuously learn and improve
What We Look For
We are seeking candidates who are:
Driven – motivated to accelerate their professional development
Analytical – able to translate data into actionable insights
Curious – eager to understand the “why” behind business outcomes
Collaborative – able to influence and work effectively across teams
Adaptable – comfortable navigating new roles, teams, and business challenges
Why Join the Finance LEAD Program
Accelerated career progression into high-visibility finance roles
Direct access to and mentorship from senior finance leadership
Broad exposure across multiple business units and finance functions
Opportunity to make meaningful contributions early in your career
Strong network of peers and alumni across the organization

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No