Financial Analyst

Penske; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Pennsylvania is seeking a Finance Analyst to provide critical accounting and analytical support. You will analyze financial results, forecast business outcomes, and lead innovative financial strategies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, or Accounting and 1-3 years of experience. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as an Analyst.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is essential.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan and forecast business results.
• Analyze and interpret financial results against business plans.
• Lead and direct process for innovative financial strategies using PMT and LEAN principles.

Skills

Financial analysis

Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor's in Finance, Economics and/or Accounting

Job description

Position Summary:

Come join our team! We are looking for candidates that want grow their career in the field of Finance. Penske offers competitive benefits, pay, tuition reimbursement, development opportunities, and more!

Provides analysis and metrics for Finance core processes and is responsible for knowledge of all systems to support at our field operations locations. Position will provide critical accounting and analytical support for various processes as well as provide additional support to other functional areas to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan and forecast business results.
• Effectively analyze and interpret financial results compare to the proforma or business plan by understanding the relationship it has to P&L and the impact from scope and volume changes and inefficiencies
• Lead and direct the process for identifying, specifying and developing innovative financial strategies using PMT and LEAN principles (Process Improvements, Kaizen, etc.) in order to determine the optimum financial solution between leasing and buying
• Articulate the value proposition to the field and to our customers by identifying the critical metrics that should be measured to determine Penske's performance.
• Other Projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as an Analyst
• Bachelor's in Finance, Economics and/or Accounting required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills – primarily in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Family: Finance

Address: 100 Kachel Boulevard

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2510267