Strategic Financial Analyst, Logistics & Performance

Penske Logistics LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to mine data, present results, and recommend process improvements across multiple organizations. You will prepare financial presentations and ad hoc reporting, collaborating with senior management to enhance business performance.

The role requires hands-on analysis, strong Excel skills, and experience in finance within a logistics context. Travel may be required, and the employer emphasizes cross-functional teamwork across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 3-7 years of financial planning, analysis, or modeling.
• Strong data analytics and mining skills.
• Logistics/Operations experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and database skills; MS Access preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform required monthly financial close activities including preparing journal entries.
• Analyze financial information and reports to provide financial recommendations to management.
• Develop, update and monitor KPIs and dashboards, communicating financial health per location.
• Work with operations to develop forecasts and reporting including variance explanations and cost analysis.
• Provide senior management with in-depth analysis of actual spend to drive insights and cost optimization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analytics

Financial modeling

Business acumen

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Access

Job description

Penske Logistics LLC is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to mine data, present results, and recommend process improvements across multiple organizations. You will prepare financial presentations and ad hoc reporting, collaborating with senior management to enhance business performance.

The role requires hands-on analysis, strong Excel skills, and experience in finance within a logistics context. Travel may be required, and the employer emphasizes cross-functional teamwork across locations.