Financial Analyst

Overview

A global transport and logistics organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the local management team with financial reporting, control, income and debt management, invoice processing, and client billing. This full-time position is virtual and based in Tennessee, 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 and freight metrics to provide visibility to department owners and leadership
• Perform analytical reviews to identify trends and opportunities, recommending improvements to drive cost efficiencies balanced with operational needs
• Produce cost quotes, strategic business cases, risk assessments, and ad-hoc analyses to support business decisions
• Participate in special projects including process improvements and financial tools development
• Manage financial process improvements, key performance indicators, and tracking of strategic initiatives
• Support internal and external financial and system audits
• Organize and manage workload to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
• Ensure prompt payment of invoices and verify accuracy of charges and expenses for billing
• Manage accounts payable processes, including coordinating vendor invoice tracking and revenue accruals
• Perform month-end close activities such as journal entries, corporate submissions, expense management, and budgetary support
• 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 minutes
• Handle sensitive and confidential information professionally and securely
• Create and distribute communications and reports
• Assist with 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 communication 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 leadership capabilities
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base pay range: $85,000 to $88,000 annually
• Actual compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location
• Benefits offerings vary by location and division in accordance with applicable laws

Location

• USA - Virtual position based in Tennessee

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.