Financial Analyst II

3360094No5238549710.00.008-May-2026Financial Analyst II

The Analyst - Strategy & Financial Modeling supports enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives by delivering high‑impact financial analysis, valuation work, and decision‑support materials for senior leadership. This role contributes to capital investment evaluation, corporate strategy development, and long‑range planning across U. S. Steel's integrated, mini‑mill, and Tubular operations. The position offers broad exposure to Strategy, FP&A, and Business Planning, with frequent interaction with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support CAPEX investments across NAFR, Mini Mill, and Tubular operations.
• Partner with FP&A to build robust business cases and provide analytical insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Support valuation analyses related to capital projects, mergers and acquisitions, markets, products, and emerging technologies.
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to inform strategic recommendations.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Business Planning and cross‑functional teams to support execution of strategic initiatives and alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Prepare presentations and analytical materials for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Provide direct support to the Vice President of Strategy, including coordination of strategic initiatives, communications, and key deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a strategy‑oriented role within investment banking, management consulting, valuation, corporate development, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including experience with CAPEX analysis, valuation models, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools; strong PowerPoint skills for executive‑level presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams (e.g., FP&A, Strategy, Business Planning).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to senior leaders and executives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, steel, or capital‑intensive environments.
• Exposure to M&A analysis, strategic capital projects, or market and industry research.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and planning tools.
• Prior experience supporting executive leadership or Board‑level materials.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with the ability to anticipate market trends and business impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentation.
• Highly collaborative, proactive, and results‑oriented.
• Comfortable working across functions and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• High energy, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership.

Why This Role

This position provides broad exposure across the enterprise and serves as a strong development opportunity for future leadership roles within Strategy, Finance, or Business Planning.

13887BRUnited States Steel CorporationAnalyst - Strategy & Financial ModelingPittsburgh

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies 2022, '23, '24
• Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel''s privacy practices.)

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results