Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.
Join our talented finance team to partner with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders; working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth.
Program Start Date: June 14, 2027
Note: Please include a cover letter with your resume.
What you’ll be doing:
- The Financial Rotational Program will be a 2-year program aimed at developing high-potential Staples Finance leaders. The program will allow the participants to complete 4, 6-month rotations on different teams over the course of the program.
- Participants will develop their financial and analytical skill sets at this $10 Billion + delivery business. This role will have a diverse field of responsibility and work directly with leaders across several business units to help drive deeper understandings of business performance and trends, as well, as ensure businesses are performing in line with short and long-term objectives.
- Participants will be assigned a Talent Management Program Manager to help guide them through their rotations. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be placed in a full-time role within our Finance organization.
- To be successful in this role, the participant will need to be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to establish strong working relationships with peers and leaders that result in open, active lines of communication. The successful participant will take a proactive approach to interpreting business results and subsequently, share those findings with the goal of influencing and driving business behavior
Rotation Opportunities:
- Corporate Finance: Key role in managing the P&L monthly, including analysis and reporting between our key business units, expense management, capital allocation, and board management support. Support budgeting and long-range planning.
- Supply Chain Finance: Analyze and optimize over $1 Billion across our distribution and delivery network and drive inventory rationalization
- Business Unit Finance: Become a key business partner and finance expert across different business units at Staples. Support the budgeting and forecasting cycles specific to each business
- Business Units include: Dotcom Finance, HiTouch Finance, SBA (Category focus) & SBA (Regional Focus) Finance, and Quill.com Finance
- IT Finance: Forecast and optimize our spending and priorities for the technology systems that enable Staples to operate
- Own Brand and Merchandise Finance: Understand and analyze key product trends across our internally developed product brands and understand key merchandise financial trends
- Pricing: Partner with Staples Business Advantage sales leadership to provide customer-level reporting, analysis, and competitive insights
What’s needed - Basic Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
- Desire to excel and build a career in Finance
- Must be a rising senior (graduating in May 2027, or within the last 1-3 years)
- Flexibility
- Analytic horsepower, including the ability to analyze & present findings around complex data
- Ability to shift between detailed data and big-picture thinking
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with Business Unit, Finance partners, and Senior Leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail required
- Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
Expected Skills to Develop:
- Financial modeling
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Providing analytical insights into business performance
- Business Unit partnership
- Communication
- Teamwork across functional and business lines
- Value driving analysis
- Cash flow modeling
We Offer:
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
- Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
- Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits
About UsStaples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field
- Be a rising senior graduating in May 2027, or have graduated within the last 1–3 years
- Desire to excel and build a career in Finance
- Flexibility
- Ability to analyze and present findings involving complex data
- Ability to shift between detailed data and big-picture thinking
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
Staples Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings are described as broad, including wellness reimbursements, emotional support and coaching, legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance. Employee discounts and select on-site amenities are also positioned as meaningful add-ons beyond basic coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are presented as relatively expansive, including paid time off, company-recognized holidays, and a personal or flexible holiday option. Vacation that grows with tenure and PTO flexibility are highlighted as valued elements.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Healthcare benefits explicitly include gender-affirming care alongside medical, dental, and vision coverage. Family and caregiver programs also include support that references LGBTQ+ considerations and broader life-stage needs.
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What We Do
For nearly 40 years, Staples has been a trusted leader in delivering end-to-end workplace solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products, strategic solutions, and services including print and marketing, shipping, technology, and travel. Its specialized assortment includes high-quality office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, and breakroom essentials, all supported by best-in-class supply chain capabilities and a dedicated team of experts committed to making the workday easier. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, Staples operates throughout North America via direct B2B sales, e-commerce, and more than 900 retail stores. To learn more, visit your local U.S. Staples store, download the Staples app, explore Staples.com or StaplesBusiness.com, or follow @Staples on social media.
