Financial Leadership Program Associate (Rotational Program)

Financial Leadership Program Associate (Rotational Program)Summary: Our large, publicly traded client, a leading global construction and industrial equipment provider located right outside of Charlotte, NC, is seeking multiple recent graduates with Finance, Accounting, or Economics degrees for a highly visible 2-year Financial Leadership Program (Rotational Program) beginning in June. This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated, high-achieving candidates with strong academic performance (targeting a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA), related internship/work experience, a passion for commercial finance, and a desire to grow within a large, dynamic organization.The program includes four six-month rotations across core finance and accounting functions, providing hands-on exposure to the company's business model, operations, and financial structure while offering increasing responsibility and executive visibility. Participants will partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and corporate leadership on impactful projects and real-world business decisions, while developing strong analytical, financial, and business acumen. The program also provides structured mentorship, ongoing coaching and feedback, individualized career development planning, and executive exposure through rotational capstone presentations highlighting project outcomes and business impact.Location: Charlotte, NC (Fort Mill, SC)Compensation: $70,000 annuallyHybrid Flexibility: 4 days onsite, 1 day remoteJob Description:Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Support company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planningPerform variance analysis and key metric reportingDevelop financial models and scenario analysesPrepare materials for leadership reviews and decision-makingOperations FinanceSupport business unit budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysisAnalyze operational performance drivers, margins, and productivity metricsPartner with operational leaders on financial and capital initiativesIdentify opportunities for operational and financial improvementFinancial Systems / Finance Technology Develop an understanding of financial systems and reporting platformsSupport reporting structure development, maintenance, and optimizationAssist with process automation and data integrity initiativesPartner with Finance and IT teams to translate business needs into solutions Additional exposure to other corporate finance areas may occur based on business needs. Accounting / Operations AccountingSupport month-, quarter-, and year-end close processesPrepare journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysesPartner with operations to ensure accurate financial reportingIdentify opportunities to improve processes and controlsRequirements Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related fieldMust have a GPA of 3.5 or higher Related finance internship or prior professional experience strongly preferredDemonstrated leadership, teamwork, analytical, and communication skillsDesire for continuous learning and development of cross-functional finance skillsDetail-oriented, proactive problem solver with strong analytical and quantitative abilitiesHighly motivated, self-directed, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environmentWillingness and ability to travel periodically as required by rotation assignments BenefitsHealth, Dental and Vision plans - multiple options, including HSA and FSAPTO: 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service, 5 sick days, 6 holidays, 2 half day holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 inclusion day, 1 volunteer day 401K with 50% match up to 6% of contributionsTuition Reimbursement OptionsCompany-Paid Membership for the Calm app for mental wellnessValue-Added Benefits (travel medical support, estate guidance, grief counseling, discounted tickets and gift cards, etc.)Short-term and long-term disabilityAccident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spendingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Length of Service AwardsCategory Code: JN001, JN005LI-LS2CRGSearchJobs