Senior Financial Analyst

About the position

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our Global Finance department. In this role, you will play an active part in providing accurate and data-based information on the company's performance and profitability, including researching and analyzing financial data. This position requires a hybrid schedule consisting of Tuesday and Wednesday in office days in our Parsippany, NJ headquarters location. The starting range for this position is between 95K-110K, depending on experience. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance management with logistics teams through target setting and actuals tracking processes
• Lead financial assessments for strategic initiatives such as investments, efficiency plans, and new customer biddings
• Act as the right hand of business stakeholders, driving fact-based decision making
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for multiple entities
• Provide in-depth variance analysis and commentary to senior management
• Coordinate and participate in monthly calls to review financial results and forecasts
• Assemble quarterly consolidations and assist in the preparation of executive financial packages
• Spearhead the quarterly rolling forecast process and consolidate final submissions
• Coordinate and analyze forecasts, understanding site drivers, and challenging forecasts that deviate from trends
• Collaborate and support other teams for new locations, new customers in existing locations, and contract renewals
• Reconcile and validate financial data between various financial and accounting systems, with a preference for knowledge of data validation techniques
• Demonstrate an appropriate understanding and/or working knowledge of financial statements and financial ratios
• Assist in the consolidation and high-level analyses of regional/global financial data (Revenue, Expenses, EBITDA, Balance Sheet, Capex, Cash, SG&A)
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, charts, tables, and other exhibits as requested
• Perform ad hoc financial reporting as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5-6 years of experience in reporting, consolidation, financial analysis, and forecasting
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various levels of management
• Excellent work ethic and strong organizational skills
• Strong data and analytical skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to manage large databases, query, and format retrieved data into meaningful reports
• Excellent work ethic and strong organizational skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial and accounting systems
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other BI applications
• Knowledge of data validation techniques
• Experience in the shipping/logistics industry