Sr Financial Analyst, Field

Americold; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Financial Analyst to support warehouse operations, focusing on forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close. You will analyze data, prepare management reports, and assist with integration of new locations.

You will collaborate with IT and Corporate Finance, work with BI tools, and travel up to 12% as needed to sites within the region. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics and minimum 3 years of financial analyst experience required.
• Proven experience preparing financial documents, reports, and presentations for executive audiences.
• Proven track record of contributing to team projects resulting in process improvements.
• Ability to independently identify and resolve issues in dynamic environments while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and financial and BI systems like Oracle, SAP, SAP-BPC, Hyperion, Essbase, BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and annual operating budget preparation for regional facilities, compiling data and preparing presentations.
• Support month-end close with variance explanations and analysis of financial and key metrics for regional sites.
• Support integration of newly acquired locations by training site management on company processes.
• Understand assigned locations to identify opportunities in yield forecasting and ROI.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure data accuracy for reporting and address anomalies.
• Consolidate commentary and results into themes and prepare management reports.
• Partner with Corporate Finance on value-add projects and business cases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Oracle

SAP

SAP-BPC

Hyperion

Essbase

BPC

SAP Analytics Cloud

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What You'll Do

You will support financial planning and analysis for warehouse operations by assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close processes. You will analyze financial and non-financial data, prepare management reports and presentations, and contribute to integration efforts for newly acquired locations. Up to 12% travel is required.

Essential Functions

• Assist with forecasting and annual operating budget preparation for facilities within the region, including compiling data and preparing presentations.
• Support the month-end close process by providing variance explanations and analyzing financial and key metrics results for sites within the region.
• Contribute to the integration of newly acquired locations by supporting training and development for site management to ensure smooth transitions to company processes.
• Gain understanding of assigned warehouse locations to identify opportunities for forecasting yield management, and return on investment.
• Review and collaborate with IT teams to ensure accuracy of data used for reporting, and address anomalies as needed.
• Consolidate business commentary and results into key themes, and prepare management reports summarizing operational results for the period.
• Partner with Corporate Finance and other functional departments on value-add projects, strategic initiatives, and business cases.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics and minimum 3 years of financial analyst experience required.
• Proven experience preparing financial documents, reports, and presentations for executive audiences.
• Proven track record of contributing to team projects resulting in process improvements.
• Ability to independently identify and resolve issues in dynamic environments while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and financial and business intelligence systems like Oracle, SAP, SAP-BPC, HYPERION, ESSBASE, Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC), SAP Analytics Cloud, and Tableau.

What Could Set You Apart

• Previous exposure to Operations, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Warehousing industries.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Adaptability in changing environments.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• General knowledge of data integration and reporting systems.

Physical Requirements

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.
• Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others verbally and/or in writing.
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
• May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V.