Finance Associate Rotational Development Program

Position Summary

The Finance Associate Rotational Development Program is an 18-month experience designed for recent graduates to build foundational skills across PG&E’s finance and accounting functions. Associates complete three structured 6-month rotations and a strategic group project, gaining experience in financial planning, accounting, strategy, risk, audit, and treasury.

Rotations offer hands-on training in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, regulatory support, strategic analysis, and risk mitigation. Participants collaborate cross-functionally, present to senior leaders, and develop tools and insights that drive decision-making across the utility business.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.

The hourly rate for a bachelor’s degree is $38.72.

Job Responsibilities

Finance Associates will take on a range of responsibilities shaped by their experience, rotation focus, and evolving business needs. Each rotation is designed to offer exposure to PG&E’s core financial functions while fostering adaptability, leadership, and alignment with the company’s values and virtues.

Key areas of responsibility may include:

• Financial Planning & Reporting: Supporting forecasts, rate base projections, and enterprise planning cycles, while contributing to investor and regulatory communications.
• Accounting, Tax & Treasury: Assisting with monthly close, reconciliations, tax filings, and treasury operations to uphold financial accuracy and compliance.
• Risk & Audit: Evaluating financial and operational risks through audits, SOX compliance, insurance oversight, and third-party risk management.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Enhancing efficiency through workflow documentation, automation tools, and visual dashboards using Lean principles.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Building cross-functional partnerships, presenting insights to senior leaders, and contributing to strategic and regulatory initiatives.

This development program is 18 months with three 6-month rotations. Before completing the program, Associates will be required to formally apply for a full-time position within PG&E. Each Associate’s regular status role and responsibility will depend on his/her experience, interests, performance during the program, and company needs.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Qualified candidates will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance Business Administration, Economics, Applied Math, Statistics or related discipline from May 2025 – June 2026

Desired:

• At least 1 year of job-related experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Intention to seek C.P.A. license
• Knowledge of SAP R3
• Demonstrated experience using Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated knowledge of or interest in the utility industry
• Demonstrated experience having successful interactions at various organizational levels (including peers, managers, and directors)
• Sound understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP
• Demonstrated interest or experience in the energy/utilities field (student clubs, projects, courses, work)

PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position.