Senior Analyst-Finance

Overview

A Senior Finance Analyst is needed to manage operational and financial reporting for Ocean and Drayage freight, while supporting broader domestic freight reporting efforts. This role collaborates closely with Transportation, Finance, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting, actionable insights, and strong financial controls related to freight spend.

The ideal candidate combines supply chain knowledge, financial expertise, and technical reporting skills, with a strong curiosity to analyze data and improve visibility and performance.

Location

This position is posted for Columbus, OH, but candidates near any of the following U.S. Distribution Centers may be considered: Cedar Hill, TX; Reno, NV; Columbus, OH; Lenexa, KS; San Bernardino, CA; Statesville, NC; Atlanta, GA; South River, NJ; Manchester, CT; Enfield, CT. Onsite or hybrid work is required to support Finance business needs.

Responsibilities

Ocean & Drayage Reporting

• Own end-to-end operational and financial reporting for Ocean and Drayage freight.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reports to track spend, performance, and trends.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling related to freight spend.
• Partner with Transportation stakeholders to explain variances, identify risks, and highlight improvement opportunities.

Domestic Freight Reporting Support

• Support the Senior Manager with reporting and analysis for Linehaul, Store Delivery, and Pool Point networks.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis, operational metrics, and executive-level reporting.

Financial & Accounting Support

• Support month-end financial close processes, including accruals, journal entries, and general ledger review.
• Participate in periodic financial reviews and variance analysis.
• Ensure reporting aligns with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Lead or support budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Analytics, KPIs & Dashboards

• Develop, monitor, and continuously improve KPIs and performance metrics.
• Build, maintain, and enhance dashboards for operational and financial insights.
• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Leverage AI tools to provide enhanced insights.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial models.
• SQL experience preferred; willingness to learn is required.
• Experience with database management, including updating, maintaining, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Experience creating and maintaining dashboards and data visualization tools.

Experience & Knowledge

• Supply Chain or Transportation experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Finance and/or Accounting experience.
• Familiarity with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and accounting fundamentals.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• High attention to detail with the ability to understand the bigger picture.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Curious mindset with a desire to understand drivers behind the numbers.
• Effective communicator capable of partnering with Transportation and cross-functional teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,000 to $95,000 per year.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Term life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• Associate discount on merchandise.