Financial Analyst - Rotational

Who We Are:
Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want:

We are looking for highly skilled Financial Analyst to join our finance team through our Challenge LaunchPad Program, an accelerated rotational program designed to develop future leaders by exposing them to various parts of the business. Candidates should be eager to build a strong foundation in financial analysis and problem-solving while gaining broad cross-functional experience. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for learning across departments.

What You'Ll Do:

• Begin your career in FP&A, conducting detailed financial analysis, creating forecasts, and supporting budgeting to build a solid financial and data foundation
• Rotate through other departments based on your skills, interests, and company needs, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to meaningful projects
• Work closely with department leaders who will guide your learning, provide regular feedback, and help identify where your strengths fit best for long-term growth
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management, board members, and external stakeholders
• Support strategic planning efforts by identifying key business objectives and developing financial plans to achieve them
• Identify data inconsistencies, solve problems, and continuously improve analysis methods
• Provide financial analysis support to cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, HR, and operations
• Complete ad hoc financial analyses as needed to support business priorities
• When and Where:
• This position is located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.
• Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need To Have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• Advanced degree or relevant certification preferred
• At least 1-3 years of relevant experience, with a proven track record of success and increasing responsibility
• Strong analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, with experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment

What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.