Financial Analyst

Penske Logistics LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC in Reading, PA is seeking a Finance Analyst to grow their career within the finance team. You will plan, forecast, and analyze financial results, linking them to the P&L, scope and volume changes, and process improvements using Lean principles.

The role emphasizes evaluating leasing vs buying options, communicating performance metrics to field teams, and contributing to additional projects as required. A bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/accounting is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as an Analyst.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
• Bachelor's in Finance, Economics and/or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan and forecast business results.
• Analyze and interpret financial results against proforma or business plan and assess impact on P&L, scope, volume and inefficiencies.
• Lead and direct development of financial strategies using PMT and LEAN principles to optimize leasing vs buying.
• Articulate the value proposition by identifying key metrics to measure Penske's performance.
• Contribute to other projects as assigned.

Skills

Analyst experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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!

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 Category: Finance/Accounting

Job Family: Finance

Address: 100 Kachel Boulevard

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2510267