Financial Analyst (Corporate Overheads)

Posted 2 Days Ago
2 Locations
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Other
The Role
Perform FP&A for North America overheads: budgeting, forecasting, variance and profitability analysis, financial modeling, month-end close support, reporting, process improvements, and cross-functional business partnering to drive cost optimization and strategic decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Love turning numbers into insights that actually drive decisions?
Join a team where your analysis doesn’t just sit in a spreadsheet, it shapes strategy, influences leaders, and makes a real impact on the business. If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, spotting trends, and partnering with teams to make smarter decisions, this could be your next move!

Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including profitability reviews, variance analysis, and financial modelling, to support business decisions and optimize performance.
  • Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic business goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., supply chain, commercial, sales) to provide actionable insights that enhance financial decision-making and operational outcomes.
  • Provide analytical support for business case development, cost analysis, and evaluation of strategic initiatives to ensure informed decision-making.
  • Drive process improvements by supporting the implementation and optimization of financial tools, automation efforts, and standardized processes.
  • Perform post-investment reviews to assess the performance of strategic initiatives and recommend corrective actions where needed.
  • support efforts to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial data quality, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financial information.
  • Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, including pricing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and performance tracking, to drive business improvements.
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated FP&A Analyst to support overhead cost management and financial planning across a North America region. This role partners closely with finance and business leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic insights that improve operational performance and decision-making.

You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting leadership with data-driven insights, and enhancing processes that enable efficiency and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting processes
  • Lead and deliver regular financial reporting, including monthly results and mid-month forecasts
  • Analyze overhead costs and provide insights to support cost control and optimization
  • Partner with finance teams and business leaders to develop accurate budgets and forecasts
  • Monitor financial performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities
  • Prepare and deliver clear, actionable reporting and commentary for stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
  • Support month-end close activities, including accrual reviews and financial analysis
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders to align financial plans with business objectives
  • Contribute to special projects, including process improvements and cross-functional initiatives
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • 2-3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis or a related finance role
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a multinational or complex business environment
  • Advanced degree (MBA, Finance, Accounting, or similar)
  • Experience partnering with business leaders and supporting strategic initiatives
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and analysis
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
What You’ll Bring
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and solve problems
  • Strong business partnering skills and the ability to influence decision-making
  • Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-financial stakeholders
Work Environment
  • Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and business transformation initiatives

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Budget Management, Business Case Development, Cost Analysis, Empathy, Experimentation, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Process Improvements, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Variance Analysis

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • 2-3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis or a related finance role
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with financial systems
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Experience in a multinational or complex business environment
  • Advanced degree (MBA, Finance, Accounting, or similar)
  • Experience partnering with business leaders and supporting strategic initiatives

CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.

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The Company
HQ: London
6,172 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.

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