Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

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Position Summary :

The Financial Analyst provides support to the local management team that may include, but is not limited to, financial reporting and control, income management, debt management, submitting invoices for payment for Accounts Payable and accurately billing clients for services rendered. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Play a significant role in the accurate and timely preparation of internal financial reporting and analysis. Analyzes records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses

Reporting of actual results and analysis vs. plan

Assist operations regarding cost budgets, quarterly forecasts and other financial planning activities

Publish periodic financial reports, including but not limited to : accounts payable, freight and consumable metrics, to provide department owners and leadership visibility to financial results

Perform analytical reviews of financial information to identify trends / opportunities. Recommend improvements to drive cost efficiencies in balance with operational needs and capabilities

Produce cost quotes, strategic business cases, risk assessment and other ad-hoc analysis in support of the business

Participate in special projects as required, including process improvement and financial tools development and implementation

Management of financial process improvements, Key Performance Indicators and tracking of strategic initiatives

Support of various internal and external financial and system audits

Plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the company's monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner

Ensure swift payment of invoices

Collect and confirm accuracy of all charges and expenses for a file to be billed

Manage Accounts Payable process : coordinate purchasing and tracking of vendor invoices through the system and associated revenue accruals

Financial : Month-end close responsibilities : journal entries, corporate submissions, expense management, budgetary support for cost centers and ad hoc analysis.

Prepare month-end journal entries - focused on cost accruals

Complete the monthly Client Profitability M Odel

Order and maintain inventory of office supplies

Attend meetings as required, documentation & distribution of meeting minutes, etc.

Handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional, mature, discreet and secure manner

Create and disseminate various communications & reports

Creates or Assists with the design and development of presentations

Effectively communicate with employees, customers, suppliers & others on behalf of site management

Scheduling and meeting with vendors to ensure competitive pricing is maintained

Work with Operations team to develop Budgets and Forecast for Financial performance

Skills & Abilities :

Education & Experience :

A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably within the area of Accounting or Finance

A minimum of 5 years of accounting, FP&A or finance experience is required

Computer Skills :

Candidate must possess intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (i.e. Pivot Tables, Formulas, VLOOKUP functions)

Certificates & Licenses : N / A

Language Skills :

English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills :

Strong Math skills with focused attention to detail

Other Skills :

The candidate must possess the ability to partner with associates at all levels of the organization

Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and influencing skills are required

This position requires a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity and proven leadership skills

The ability to work well in a dynamic environment, think creatively and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required

Core Competencies :

Leader of Others Accountability Business Acumen Communication / Building Partnership Developing Oneself Developing Others Drive for Results Embracing Change Problem Solving Empowerment Leadership Excellence Independent Contributor Accountability Communication / Building Partnership Customer Orientation Developing Oneself Drive for Results Embracing Change Problem Solving Professional Competencies Leading Change Problem Solving

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.