Sr. Financial Analyst-Logistics

Dole; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to provide analytical support for Logistics functions. This role involves developing reporting tools using Power BI, managing budgets, and participating in the Sales & Operations planning process to enhance profitability. The position is crucial in supporting strategic initiatives and ensuring financial performance across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial reporting.
• Proficient in Power BI and Quick Base applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual budget and monthly forecasts for Logistics freight.
• Perform monthly close activities and explain results vs budgets.
• Support bid analysis on major freight spending categories.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Reporting Tools

Budget Management

Supply Chain Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Power BI

Quick Base

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Sr. Financial Analyst provides analytical, qualitative, and quantitative support to Logistics functions. This position is responsible for developing and implementing excellent analytical and reporting tools and techniques using Power BI and Quick Base applications. This position is a key member of the Finance team supporting all of Logistics initiatives helping them achieve strategic goals and key deliverables across the enterprise ensuring profitability and execution of world class service performance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for developing the annual budget and monthly forecast for Logistics freight revenue and expense functions with full VRM analysis. • Perform monthly close activities for Logistics freight categories including Customer deliveries, F/G Transfer and Raw Veg freight expenses. Responsible for explaining the periodic results against the budgets and forecast with business causals and VRM Analysis. • Assist and support bid analysis on major spending categories on freight expense to obtain the competitive advantage on cost and services from freight carriers. • Manage and report Operational Excellence program results against the target savings dollars. • Provide support for supply chain function by participating in Sales & Operations planning process and identifying opportunities for continuous improvements. • Provide critical support and analytics on FSS program by developing budgets, forecasts and performing period end close. Take leadership in FSS proforma process to improve profitability and growth. • Support weekly freight expense reviews with logistics team and SLT to help better understand the expenses and market trends. • Other duties as assigned.