Senior Financial Analyst
Company: Penske
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionPosition Summary: A Penske Logistics Sr. Financial
Analyst is responsible for the company's financial forecasting,
annual planning, operating plan variance analysis and special
projects. The position provides financial consulting and support to
operations personnel as well as senior management. The analysis
includes preparing financial presentations, analyzing operating
data and client P as well as other ad hoc reporting. This is a
hands on role that requires the analyst to work directly with the
operations personnel by getting involved to understand and improve
the business.Major Responsibilities: - Perform required monthly
financial close related activities including preparing required
journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance- Analyze
financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely
financial recommendations to management for decision making
purposes - Update and monitor key performance indicators and key
financial metrics, highlighting trends and analyzing variances, to
understand and be able to communicate the financial health of each
location- Work with the operations team to develop annual budgets,
monthly forecasts, and KPI reporting, including financial
performance, variance explanations, and cost analysis- Provide
senior management and the operations team with in-depth financial
analysis of actual spend to drive insights on trends, investment
areas and opportunities to optimize costs, driving better decision
making- Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis - Perform other
duties as assignedQualificationsQualifications:- Bachelor's Degree
in Accounting or Finance- 3-7 years experience in financial
planning, analysis, or modeling- Strong analytical skills required-
Logistics/Operations experience preferred- Must be able to exercise
moderate independent judgment with direction from supervisor-
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; Proficient in use of
other MS Office products- Detail oriented and highly analytical,
able to translate data and trends into clearly understandable
messaging- Highly organized and self-motivated individual with a
strong work ethic and ability to thrive as part of a financial
management team- Strong understanding of the importance of hands on
collaboration with the Operations team and the personnel at the
Area, Region and Corporate levels- Quality program certification
(Six Sigma, ISO, LEAN, etc.) preferred- Some travel is required-
Complete Penske employment application, submit to a background
investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal
history) and drug screening are requiredPhysical Requirements:- The
physical and mental demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.- The associate will be required to read,
communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze
certain information, and remember and understand certain
instructions or guidelines.- While performing the duties of this
job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The
associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and
feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able
to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.- Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.About Penske
LogisticsPenske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske
Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America,
Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management
and logistics services to leading companies around the world.
Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and
execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management.
Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.
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