Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation - Charlotte, NC
posted about 2 months ago
See yourself at Odyssey. Join the team as our new Financial Planning Analyst. Who We Are & Why We're Hiring Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey) is a global logistics provider. Our adaptive approach to solving modern logistics challenges differentiates us in the markets we serve. Odyssey Logistics & Technology's specialized multimodal expertise is the strategic foundation that provides clients with a full-service offering across our four operating divisions including intermodal, freight forwarding, transport & warehousing, and managed services. Odyssey's multimodal services offer cost-effective, end-to-end freight solutions equipped to deliver on evolving customer requirements. Combined, Odyssey delivers innovative, high-value logistics services & technology solutions to support diverse customer requirements. In addition to being certified by the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care® partner company, we consistently exceed customer expectations by integrating analytics, carrier relationships, specialized assets, sustainability strategies, and deep international expertise. Our unique approach ensures that customer shipments keep moving at full speed, even in the face of ever-changing market headwinds. Based in vibrant Charlotte, NC, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We're actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us! The Financial Planning & Analysis Associate is responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, forecasting, annual budget process, new project pricing, customer profitability analysis, acquisition due diligence, and ad hoc analyses and projects as required. In this role, you will create monthly financial reporting packages for executive management review and for distribution to the Board of Directors. You will investigate key business issues & drivers and provide clear, concise, and timely analysis. You will lead efforts associated with the company's annual budgeting process and work closely with the finance team on modeling for strategic initiatives and development of company analytics and procedures for maintaining strong financials. Additionally, you will maintain monthly profitability by customer analysis and assist in preparation of presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors, including monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, financial projections, annual budgets, business cases for potential acquisitions, and ad hoc projects. You will review customer/project pricing proposals to ensure hurdle metrics are achieved and provide financial support to the company's business unit financial teams as required. You will also assist with due diligence related to potential acquisitions pursued by the company and liaise with all business units and the accounting group on financial and operating matters. Lastly, you will respond to information requests from the company's shareholders and assist with ad hoc requests and special projects as needed.