Financial Analyst

Penske; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Financial Analyst, where you'll provide critical accounting and analytical support to enhance financial processes. In this dynamic role, you will analyze data, develop automated solutions, and collaborate with various teams to drive cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analytics and a passion for data management, ensuring accurate financial reporting and insights. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of an industry-leading transportation provider, committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial analytics required.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop automated solutions for financial controllership.
• Facilitate cost savings initiatives through multiple applications.

Skills

Financial Analytics

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Process Mapping

Data Mining

Report Tools

Quality Program Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Crystal Reports

Business Objects

Job description

Position Summary:

A Penske Financial Analyst provides analysis and metrics for Finance core processes and is responsible for knowledge of all systems. The position will provide critical accounting and analytical support for various processes as well as provide additional support to other functional areas. The associate will provide accounting and analytical support to various functions and act as a liaison with other functional areas to achieve results.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Analyze, develop, and provide automated solutions impacting financial controllership.
2. Develop automated solutions for analysis around financial statement relationships.
3. Facilitate automated solutions via multiple applications related to cost savings initiatives.
4. Other projects or tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. At least 3 years financial analytics experience required.
2. Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting required.
3. Excellent data management and working knowledgebase required.
4. Strong analytical and presentation skills required.
5. Process mapping experience required.
6. Data mining and report tool (experience with Crystal, Business Objects, etc.) preferred.
7. Quality program certification (Six Sigma, ISO, LEAN, etc.) preferred.
8. Advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Access required.
9. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required.
10. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
11. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The associate will be required to read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions:

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Finance/Accounting

Job Family: Finance

Address: 100 Gundy Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2504202