Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

A dynamic and fast-paced finance team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support transportation initiatives. This role involves preparing financial forecasts, performing detailed variance analysis, creating operational performance reports, and developing board and investor materials. The Senior Financial Analyst will be a key liaison between Finance and the Transportation team, enhancing forecasting, target setting, and cost performance measurement related to transportation. The position reports to the FP&A Manager.

Location: Remote within the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, KS, KY, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough monthly analysis of transportation initiatives and communicate key performance drivers and variances to senior management.
• Collaborate with partners to strategize and report on weekly transportation performance, providing timely insights on shipping costs and margins.
• Manage relationships with the Transportation team to build bottoms-up forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support development and implementation of models and processes for new strategic transportation initiatives.
• Prepare the annual operating plan by working with the Transportation team to establish plans and targets, converting these into the financial budget.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting presentations for investors and the board, highlighting key business metrics, budget variances, and trends.
• Analyze key operational business metrics, develop margin analysis, and communicate findings to business partners.
• Utilize financial knowledge and business acumen to develop and improve models and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of existing files and processes.
• Collaborate with management to improve the company’s strategic approaches.
• Proactively provide creative and effective solutions to business needs.
• Analyze and optimize investments behind key company strategies.
• Network with stakeholders across the organization to understand objectives and support their achievement.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 3PL or relevant transportation experience required.
• 3-5 years of experience in FP&A or a related financial field.
• Strong financial modeling skills and solid understanding of financial statements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred experience with NetSuite, Smartview, SQL, PowerBI, and Power Query.
• Ability to build and maintain business partnerships with senior management and teams.
• Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Critical thinker who can absorb new information and address business challenges.
• Passion for results with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment and navigate ambiguity.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders by thinking strategically and executing action plans.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $83,608 - $139,347
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus plan based on company performance and policies
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Paid maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays and flexible time off
• Paid sick leave
• Wellness days (1 day per quarter)
• 401(k) match
• Comprehensive benefits package

Location

This is a remote position available to candidates residing in the following U.S. states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.