Financial Analyst

Overview

A global transport and logistics organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the local management team. This full-time role involves financial reporting and control, income and debt management, invoice processing for Accounts Payable, and accurate client billing for services rendered. The position is virtual, based in Texas, USA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely internal financial reports and analyses, including reviewing past and present operations, trends, costs, revenues, and obligations to project future financial outcomes.
• Report actual results and analyze variances versus plan.
• Assist operations with cost budgets, quarterly forecasts, and other financial planning activities.
• Publish periodic financial reports such as accounts payable, freight, and consumable metrics to provide visibility to department owners and leadership.
• Perform analytical reviews to identify trends and opportunities, recommending improvements to drive cost efficiencies while balancing operational needs.
• Produce cost quotes, strategic business cases, risk assessments, and other ad-hoc analyses.
• Participate in special projects including process improvements and financial tools development and implementation.
• Manage financial process improvements, key performance indicators, and track strategic initiatives.
• Support internal and external financial and system audits.
• Organize and manage workload to ensure timely and accurate contribution to monthly financial reporting.
• Ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Collect and verify accuracy of all charges and expenses for billing.
• Manage Accounts Payable processes, including coordinating purchasing and tracking vendor invoices and associated revenue accruals.
• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, corporate submissions, expense management, budgetary support, and ad hoc analysis.
• Prepare month-end journal entries focused on cost accruals.
• Complete the monthly Client Profitability Model.
• Order and maintain office supplies inventory.
• Attend meetings, document and distribute meeting minutes.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information professionally and securely.
• Create and disseminate communications and reports.
• Assist with the design and development of presentations.
• Communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and others on behalf of site management.
• Schedule and meet with vendors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with Operations team to develop budgets and forecasts for financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or finance.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, Formulas, VLOOKUP).
• Strong English language skills (reading, writing, verbal).
• Strong mathematical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to partner effectively with associates at all organizational levels.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Highly motivated with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and proven leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, think creatively, and recommend and implement process improvements.

Work Environment

• Generally low to moderate noise levels.
• Rare exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic/caustic chemicals.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base pay range: $85,000.00 – $90,000.00 annually.
• Actual compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
• Benefits offerings vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Location

• USA - Virtual position based in Texas

The organization is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.