Finance Analyst II

J.B. Hunt Transport; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport is looking for a Finance Analyst II to assist in analyzing and reporting financial information across business units. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating financial reports and supporting management decisions through data analysis.

The position requires strong skills in Python, SQL, and Microsoft PowerBI, along with knowledge of financial systems. Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in business administration, business analysis, finance, or military equivalent.
• Strong ability to leverage AI for business process improvement.
• Proficient in data analysis and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analysis and review of the organization’s financial performance.
• Create and develop reports and presentations on financial performance.
• Develop solutions for problems in financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting.

Skills

Business administration

Financial analysis

Python

Microsoft PowerBI

SQL

MS Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's in business administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title

Finance Analyst II

Department

Finance

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Arkansas

City

Lowell

Employment Type

Full time

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

Sponsorship Eligibility

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.

Benefits

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), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

EEO Statement

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. 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.