Senior Financial Analyst

2 months ago


Reading, Pennsylvania, United States Penske Logistics Full time

Job Description

Position Summary:

A Penske Logistics Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for data mining and analysis, presentation of results, consulting and recommending process improvements and special projects. The position provides support to functional organizations as well as senior management. The analysis includes preparing financial presentations, analyzing operating data and other ad hoc reporting. This is a hands-on role that requires the analyst to work directly with multiple organizations by getting involved to understand and improve the business.

This role is Hybrid 3 days in office 2 days remote. Reading, PA 19607

Major Responsibilities:

Perform required monthly financial close related activities including preparing required journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance

Analyze financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes

Develop, update and monitor key performance indicators and key financial metrics or dashboards, highlighting trends and analyzing variances, to understand and be able to communicate the financial health of each location

Work with the operations team to develop forecasts, and reporting, including financial performance, variance explanations, and cost analysis

Provide senior management and the operations team with in-depth financial analysis of actual spend to drive insights on trends, investment areas and opportunities to optimize costs, driving better decision making

Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other business related field

3-7 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or modeling

Strong data analytics and mining skills required

Logistics/Operations experience preferred

Must be able to exercise moderate independent judgment with direction from supervisor

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; Advanced use of MS Access or other Database tools beneficial

Detail oriented and highly analytical, able to translate data and trends into clearly understandable messaging

Highly organized and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive as part of a financial management team

Strong understanding of the importance of hands on collaboration with the Operations team and the personnel at the Area, Region and Corporate levels

Quality program certification (Six Sigma, ISO, LEAN, etc.) preferred

Some travel is required

Complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate will be required to read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Us

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.


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