Senior Finance Analyst

In this role you will play a key role in supporting the Accounting and Finance Manager with a variety of financial tasks and analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

P&L Analysis:
Support the P&L analysis by gathering and analyzing data, identifying trends and variances, and preparing reports.
Assist with developing and maintaining financial models used for budgeting and forecasting.
Conduct research and analysis to support cost-benefit analysis and other financial projects.
Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations to communicate P&L performance and insights to senior management.

Revenue Analysis:
Analyze shipment activity to identify trends or unusual items on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Make inquiries of RVPs and operating locations as necessary to explain trends or unusual items.
Prepare variance analysis for customers or profit center based on established thresholds.
Analyze open shipment reports for operating locations to identify negative trends.
Prepare quantitative and qualitative analysis of average transit times, revenue per shipment, etc

Financial Planning & Analysis:
Work collaboratively with department heads to establish realistic and achievable budget targets.
Assist with budget roll-ups and consolidation of the overall company budget.
Maintain financial models to forecast future performance and support strategic decision-making.
Track and analyze budget and forecast adjustments throughout the year.
Monitor actual performance against the budget throughout the year and provide variance analysis.
Conduct cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the financial viability of new projects and initiatives.
Partner with other departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, IT) to provide financial support and analysis.

Additional responsibilities may include:
Reconciliation of intercompany billings. Ensuring timely and accurate intercompany billings.
Contributing to the development and implementation of internal controls related to financial reporting.
Ad-Hoc Projects

Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) highly preferred.
3+ years accounting or finance experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. SAP ECC Experience would be helpful.
Strong understanding U.S. GAAP and basic accounting principles and practices.
Solid understanding of internal controls related to accounting and reporting.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, strong ethics, and business conduct.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to details, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals.
Work Schedule: 1:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seattle (PST)
Onsite work