Financial Analyst

Universal Logistics; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Michigan is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Finance Department. This role involves corporate finance functions, designing financial reports, and analyzing performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for upward mobility within the organization.

Benefits

Medical & dental benefits

401k

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of financial and accounting analysis experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with transportation and logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute corporate finance functions: planning, budgeting, advising, analyzing.
• Design, prepare and present financial and operational reports.
• Investigate cost variances and develop strategies to reduce costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Financial reporting software

Job description

Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team!Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a leading asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, and in Mexico, Canada and Colombia. We provide our customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. We offer our customers a broad array of services across their entire supply chain, including truckload, dedicated, intermodal, and value-added services.Currently, Universal is seeking **Financial Analyst** candidates for a position based out of our corporate office in Warren, MI. This position will work directly within our Finance Department as a part of our Financial Planning & Analysis Team with exposure to Executive Leadership.**Some responsibilities of this position include:*** Execute all the primary functions of corporate finance - planning, budgeting, advising, analyzing, presenting and supporting corporate objectives set forth by both senior leadership and executives* Design, prepare and present professional, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial and operational reports and narratives for senior leadership, executives and stakeholders* Work closely with operations both at the corporate and facility level to identify, measure, and track financial performance and operational KPI’s* Design, build and utilize complex spreadsheets and models to support the business unit* Perform ad-hoc financial and operational analysis on an as needed basis* Investigate and report cost variances and develop strategies to reduce and/or eliminate costs* Develop mastery of Universal’s chart of accounts for proper coding of expenses to ensure the accuracy of reporting and business intelligence tools**Relevant technological skills:*** Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint* Financial reporting and business intelligence software* Database and file management**Qualified applicants will possess the following:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar business-related field* 1-3 years of financial and accounting analysis experience* Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal* Results driven work ethic with a sense of urgency to hit deadlines* Ability to work independently and in a group* Familiarity with transportation and logistics a plusIn addition to a competitive salary, this position offers medical & dental benefits, FSA, 401k, life insurance, paid vacation, and upward mobility within a growing company.If you are an energetic, self-motivated individual with the drive to become part of a growing organization, respond today! Look us up on the web at: www.universallogistics.com.