Finance Development Program – Early Career Finance

Job Description

Financial Analyst, Finance Development Program | Molex

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early-career role within Molex’s two-year Finance Development Program, with rotations taking place in Georgetown, TX; Lisle, IL; Hudson, WI; or Rochester Hills, MI. Molex, a Koch company, is a leading global supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics for diverse industries including automotive, healthcare, and data communications. This program is specifically designed to accelerate early-career finance talent into future finance leaders by providing extensive hands-on experience in key financial functions. Analysts will take ownership of meaningful work that directly supports forecasting, planning, business performance, and critical decision-making across the organization, developing essential skills and professional relationships for a long-term finance career at Molex.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Rochester Hills, MI
• Pay: $80000 yearly
• Team: Cohort-based Finance Development Program, partnering with global finance teams.
• Mission: To develop versatile finance professionals who accelerate into future finance leaders by driving business improvement and supporting critical financial decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic financial modeling)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotations: Complete two comprehensive one-year rotations, starting with Year 1 in FP&A at a Molex division or Corporate Finance, and moving to a different division in Year 2 focused on either Finance Operations or Commercial Finance.
• Deliverables: Take full ownership of recurring monthly deliverables, encompassing crucial forecast, flash, and close activities within your host team’s cadence to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Projects: Execute and deliver a quantified improvement project each year, precisely scoped with your host team, demonstrating measurable business impact and driving efficiency within the finance function.
• Reporting/Planning: Present your work to a finance leadership group at the end of each rotation and actively support the annual operating plan and monthly forecasting processes, systematically building P&L fluency from revenue through EBITDA.
• Program Engagement: Progress through the program as part of a cohort, engaging with quarterly Program Director touchpoints and regular exposure to Senior Finance Leadership, while effectively communicating across global teams and cultures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field, with an expected graduation date falling between December 2026 and July 2027, making you part of the 2026–2027 graduating class.
• Experience: Be available to begin the program on or before August 1, 2027, and demonstrate a clear willingness to relocate, as analysts are expected to change divisions and potentially location between Year 1 and Year 2 of the program. Relocation support is provided when applicable to facilitate these moves.
• Skills: Possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to utilize pivot tables, perform lookups, and conduct basic financial modeling. Exhibit analytical and quantitative skills with the capability to interpret complex data, investigate variances thoroughly, and clearly summarize key takeaways for stakeholders. Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and effective time management skills, crucial for managing multiple priorities and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Bonus: Bring previous finance or accounting internship or co-op experience, which will provide a foundational understanding. Experience with financial systems such as SAP, OneStream, and/or business intelligence tools like Power BI would be advantageous. Show progress toward a CPA, MBA, or other relevant certification/education, indicating a commitment to professional development. Exhibit leadership experience gained through campus organizations, case competitions, or part-time work, showcasing initiative and collaborative capabilities.