Finance Analyst II

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Finance Analyst II to assist in financial information reporting and analysis. This role supports senior management by providing critical financial insights and data analysis across various business units.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, the ability to create automated reporting tools, and knowledge in using systems like Microsoft PowerBI and Workday. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and relevant work experience. The position includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, 2-3 years in business administration, business analysis, finance.
• Ability to leverage AI to streamline processes.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance and report data.
• Create financial reports and presentations for management.
• Input and manage financial data into systems.

Skills

Business administration

Business analysis

Finance

AI utilization

Independent decision-making

MS Office Suite

Python workflows

SQL

Procurement knowledge

P&L management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Logistics

Tools

Microsoft PowerBI

Excel

Access

Workday

Job description

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, this position will primarily assist with compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information across various business units and/or departments within J.B. Hunt. Responsibilities will involve supporting senior management business decisions through financial and business analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with analysis and review of the organization’s financial performance by collecting, analyzing and reporting financial and statistical data
• Create and develop reports and presentations on financial performance for internal use by management and operations team
• Create and utilize automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results
• Develop innovative and effective solutions to problems in financial analysis, reporting and/or forecasting through individual effort or as part of a team
• Input and monitor financial data into appropriate financial systems (e.g., Workday)
• Retrieve and manipulate data to confirm accuracy and reasonableness within operational tables
• Support finance and accounting needs wherever called for within the organization
• Work with internal staff and external vendors to clarify differences and reconcile conflicts
• Act as primary contact on aligned financial reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED. 2-3 years in business administration, business analysis, finance, or military equivalent AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military experience, or other experiences.
• Ability to leverage AI to streamline business processes
• Ability to make independent, time-sensitive decisions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work both individually and as a team
• Ability to collect, analyze and present data in a concise manner
• Ability to build and run automated workflows using Python
• Ability to create & maintain dashboards in Microsoft PowerBI
• Ability to utilize SQL
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies/software applications
• Knowledge of Procurement & Payables processes
• Knowledge of Financial & Accounting Systems
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Excel and Access
• Ability to successfully manage a P&L
• Knowledge of formal budgeting processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in business administration, Transportation Logistics, Finance or related field. 2-3 years’ experience in Financial Analyst specific role
• Applicants can be considered for I, II, or Sr. Level

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education: High School (Required), Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required)

Work Experience: Business Administration, Business Analysis, Finance

Job Opening ID: 00619510 Finance Analyst II (Open)

Job description details: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.