Financial Analyst - REMOTE

Ryder System, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Financial Analyst in Des Moines, Iowa. This role will provide financial and analytical support to senior management and logistics teams, driving month-end closing processes and identifying cost improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. The compensation ranges from $65,000 to $70,000 with potential for bonuses. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and analytical support to Senior Financial Management.
• Ensure month-end closing processes are accurate.
• Work with management to identify cost and productivity improvements.
• Forecasting, business planning, and performance analysis.
• Provide training on financial tools and policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Prioritizing workload

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

The Financial Analyst will provide financial and analytical support to Senior Financial Management, Group Logistics Managers, and Logistics Managers.

Essential Functions

• Month-End Closing: Include journal entries as necessary to re-class revenue/expenses, explanations of variances vs. forecast/annual plan, and general ledger research to ensure all possible billing opportunities are captured.
• Operational Initiatives: Work closely with the Director of Operations (DOO), Director of Sales (DOS), and Director of Rental (DOR) to identify and recommend opportunities for cost and productivity improvements.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Include forecasting, business planning, and branch performance analysis.
• Training: Provide financial training to Business Unit staff, including policies, procedures, and financial tools.
• Sarbanes‑Oxley Compliance: Conduct branch audits as needed to ensure compliance.
• Corporate: Act as Business Unit liaison with Ryder's Shared Services Center and Ryder's Corporate Accounting group.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow up with tracking, reporting, and further recommendations.

Skills And Abilities

• Effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Skillful at problem solving, self‑motivated, and able to prioritize workload.
• Think and plan proactively and innovatively; demonstrate problem‑solving abilities.
• Motivated self‑starter, able to work with minimal guidance when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate complex financial/operational information to various levels within the organization, from Vice Presidents to shop service managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Operations (preferred).

Travel

10‑20%

Job Category

Financial Analysis

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, education (including relevant degrees or certifications), work location, market data/ranges, internal equity, and internal salary ranges. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long‑term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

• Pay Type – Salaried
• Minimum Pay Range – $65,000.00
• Maximum Pay Range – $70,000.00

Benefits Information

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. For more information about benefits, click here (https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533) to download the comprehensive benefits summary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Security Notice for Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers. Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800‑793‑3754.

Current Employees

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