Senior FP&A Analyst - Manufacturing & Forecasting

Challenge Manufacturing; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Associate to join our Walker, MI office. This role focuses on detailed financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and presenting insights to senior management.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive cost optimization initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant FP&A experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex financial concepts

Qualifications

• Detailed financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Forecasting and budgeting processes including variance analysis.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management and board.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analyses to assess profitability and cost optimization opportunities.
• Create models and forecasts to support budgeting.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executives and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, HR, and operations on financial insights.
• Identify data inconsistencies and develop new methods of analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Associate to join our Walker, MI office. This role focuses on detailed financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and presenting insights to senior management.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive cost optimization initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant FP&A experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex financial concepts