Financial Analyst - Logistics & Procurement

Nouryon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking a Financial Analyst – Logistics & Procurement in Houston to analyze freight and logistics costs, support forecasting, and improve cost visibility across functions. You will work with SAP, Business Warehouse, Power BI and other data sources to drive actionable insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance, Logistics, and Procurement teams, dashboard development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; Master's degree is a plus.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting or reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze freight and logistics costs, shipment volumes and KPIs to identify trends and variances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and monthly/quarterly financial reporting.
• Prepare dashboards and presentations for month-end reviews and business meetings.
• Manage global freight data and build dashboards to improve cost transparency.
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma projects and cross-functional process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Business Warehouse

Job description

About the Job

Are you a financially minded, tech-savvy professional who enjoys analyzing costs, turning data into insights, and finding smarter ways to work? We’re looking for a Financial Analyst – Logistics & Procurement to support financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and cost management across Logistics and Procurement. In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement , helping the organization understand cost drivers, improve financial visibility, identify savings opportunities, and make better business decisions.

In your future role as Financial Analyst – Logistics & Procurement, you will:

Financial Analysis & Cost Management

Analyze freight and logistics costs, shipment volumes, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, explain variances, and recommend improvements. Track cost savings and cost leakage, helping identify opportunities to improve financial performance and measure results. Analyze cost drivers, master data, and operational performance using SAP, Business Warehouse, Power BI, and other data sources. Partner with Logistics, Procurement, and Finance teams to provide financial insights that support business decisions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting

Support the logistics price forecasting process in collaboration with Logistics Procurement and Finance, ensuring accurate and timely forecasts. Support functional cost budgets and rolling forecasts, including updates in Anaplan and analysis of cost drivers and improvement opportunities. Prepare dashboards, reports, graphs, and presentations for month-end reviews and business meetings. Support month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, open purchase order (PO) analysis, and SOX-related controls and checks.

Data, Reporting & Technology

Manage global freight data, including shipment volumes, freight costs, and related KPIs, ensuring data accuracy and visibility in Palantir/Foundry. Build and improve dashboards and reports to strengthen cost transparency and performance monitoring. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve data quality, and leverage technology and AI to make reporting and analysis more efficient.

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

Participate in Lean Six Sigma (L6S) projects and other continuous improvement initiatives. Support sustainability reporting and ad hoc projects for Logistics, Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial Services leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen reporting, and develop new analytics capabilities.

We believe you bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial/Process Engineering, or another related discipline. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, or a related field.
• Financial and analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze costs, understand financial drivers, investigate variances, and translate data into actionable business insights.
• Systems and tools: Experience working with SAP, Business Warehouse, and Excel.
• Communication and collaboration: Ability to communicate findings clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams across Finance, Accounting, Logistics, and Procurement.
• Continuous improvement: A proactive mindset, with the ability to challenge existing processes, identify opportunities, and help drive change in a dynamic environment.

It would be a plus if you also have

• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, or management reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, Cost Tracker, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Palantir/Foundry or similar data and analytics platforms.
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude to improve reporting, financial analysis, automation, or productivity.
• An interest in learning new technologies and finding innovative ways to improve business processes.

Additional Details

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Logistics and Procurement Controller and will be based at our site in Houston, TX (Park Row).