FP&A LINE OF BUSINESS ANALYST

Seko Worldwide (L.L.C) - Schaumburg, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Schaumburg, IL

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

The FP&A Line of Business Analyst plays a crucial role in financial planning and analysis, collaborating with various business units to develop budgets and forecasts, analyze financial results, and provide insights for management decision-making. This position involves generating financial reports, maintaining KPI dashboards, and partnering with operational teams to enhance business performance and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Analyze financial results, variances, and trends to provide insights and recommendations for management decision-making.
• Prepare financial models to support long-term strategic planning and scenario analysis.
• Generate accurate and timely financial reports for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards to monitor business performance against targets.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support special projects and initiatives.
• Perform detailed analysis of revenue, expenses, and profitability drivers.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and revenue enhancement.
• Evaluate investment proposals and business cases to assess financial feasibility and ROI.
• Partner with operational teams to understand business dynamics and operational drivers.
• Provide financial insights and guidance to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Continuously streamline and improve financial planning processes and reporting tools.
• Implement best practices in FP&A to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related roles within the logistics or transportation industry.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Great Plains) and BI tools (e.g., MS PowerBI) preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products, particularly Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA / CPA
• Minimum 2-3 years industry experience.