Financial Logistics Analyst

Staffmark Workforce Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices, and appliances, located inCoppell, TX.

Financial Analyst - Logistics

Top Skills:

1. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
2. Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
3. High proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP

Summary:

Responsible for managing the flow of product between the points of origin and the final customer delivery. As an integral part of the supply chain, the logistics group ensures the timely delivery of mobile phones and accessories within the United States & Puerto Rico. The Logistics Financial Analyst is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and projection; forecasting future revenues and expenditures to establish cost structures and budget for projects. This analyst will leverage historical financial data, predict future results, create strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals, and drive process and policy improvements.

The Financial Analyst will be accountable for generating monthly forecasts, financial reports, an audit of invoice processing, budgeting (operational spend), and month-end activities (accrual, re-classing spend, etc).

The position requires interaction with a broad number of employees to validate data and collaborate on discrepancies found. This position is a key role in the critical analysis of costs associated with the overall mobile logistics operations (Import, Warehouse & Transportation). This position is also responsible for supporting improvement opportunities throughout the organization, for monitoring discrepancies, and escalating to appropriate parties.

Responsibilities:

• Data analysis
• Develop financial models that help with decision-making
• Produce financial reports related to expenses, budgets, accounts payable, cost savings, etc.
• Review monitoring and manage budgets
• Create and submit a monthly forecast and variance analysis
• Reallocation of costs to appropriate cost centers
• Manage the month-end closing process
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement
• Work closely with business operations leaders, finance, accounting, HQ, and other logistics members to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives
• Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities
• Responsible for driving continuous process improvements as related to financial management and reporting
• Ad-Hoc Projects
• Assemble spreadsheets and draw charts and graphs used to illustrate technical reports
• Analyze financial information to produce forecast of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in making investment decisions
• Interpret data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability, and future trends in investment risks
• Present oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related (essential)
• Minimum 5 years in financial planning & analysis, accounting, corporate finance, or other related fields
• Results-driven and able to handle multiple projects
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with an ability to lead meetings and prepare presentations with internal & external stakeholders
• High proficiency in MS Excel & PowerPoint
• Experience in a logistics supply chain (operations) environment preferred
• Experience with SAP preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and create original analysis. Strong interpersonal and consensus-building skills
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information
• Ability to develop strong working relationships
• Experience with development, implementation, and monitoring of performance metrics
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and present with confidence
• Ability to independently follow and execute work assignments
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Strong math, communication, and organizational skills

Staffmark talent working with this client receive competitive compensation and a great benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more!

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