Student Employee

FP&A Student Employee

U. S. Steel is seeking FP&A Student Employees to join the Financial Planning & Analysis organization. This role is designed for a motivated student who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in financial planning, performance reporting, business analysis, and decision support within a corporate finance environment. The Student Employee will support meaningful assignments, analyze financial and operational data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop the analytical, technical, and communication skills needed to support business leaders across the enterprise. Role Overview The Financial Planning & Analysis Student Employee will be assigned to a specific FP&A area based on business needs, development goals, and individual interests. The role provides exposure to budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial modeling, variance analysis, operational and commercial studies, and data-driven decision support.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, explain variances, and support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting for corporate and operational teams.
• Support preparation of dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that improve visibility into business performance.
• Participate in FP&A analyses, operational and commercial studies, and special projects driven by organizational and business needs.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and management teams through meetings, presentations, and cross-functional project work.
• Prepare clear, concise summaries and recommendations for management and business partners.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation, and digital reporting initiatives across the Finance organization.

Required Qualifications

• Current full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related analytical discipline.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence tools preferred.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and succinctly.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
• Interest in finance, operations, data analytics, or business performance management.
• Willingness to work in both corporate and operational environments, including manufacturing or plant settings as needed.
• Reliable transportation is needed to and from operating and office locations
• This is a hybrid position

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes

• Self-starter who is curious, resourceful, accountable, and eager to learn across finance and operational processes.
• Demonstrated academic achievement and aptitude for area of study.
• Strong record of team, project, or people leadership in a work setting or extracurricular activities.
• Ability to think critically, connect financial data to operational performance, and balance attention to detail with a big-picture perspective.
• Comfortable working through complexity, ambiguity, and changing priorities.
• Collaborative team player who values teamwork, diversity, integrity, and professional growth.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, data analytics, and innovative approaches to finance work.