Senior Financial Analyst

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Reading, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Analyzes financial data, trends, metrics, and financial statement relationships; prepares monthly reports and supports the close process. Develops databases, automated solutions, process maps, and efficiency improvements for financial controllership and cost recovery. Partners with Corporate Finance, Field Finance, and Payroll, supports ROI analysis and improvement projects, and identifies process compliance and cost-saving opportunities.
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Position Summary: 
A Penske Senior Financial Analyst provides analysis and metrics for Finance core processes and be responsible for knowledge of all systems. The position will require the ability to design, develop, implement, and maintain databases to ensure process compliance requirements and efficiencies are met. The ability to query, analyze data, and map detailed processes coupled with analytical skills will enable the associate to draw clear and concise conclusions and identify improvement opportunities.
 
Major Responsibilities:  
-Query and analyze data for trends and impact on field operations. 
-Act as liaison with Corporate Finance, Field Finance and Corporate Payroll. 
-Prepare monthly reports and financial analysis. 
-Support departmental improvement projects in the areas of process management. 
-Develop and calculate measures/metrics. 
-Assist Leadership Team in developing ROI for projects and initiatives. 
-Analyze, develop, and provide automated solutions impacting financial controllership.
-Develop automated solutions for analysis around financial statement relationships.
-Facilitate automated solutions via multiple applications related to cost savings initiatives.
-Participate in identifying & building process for cost recovery opportunities
-Participate in solutions development projects
-Analysis of financial statement trends
-Development and calculation of measures
-Participate in monthly close process
-Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

QualificationsQualifications:
-At least 3 years financial analytics experience required
-At least 3 years of business or operational experience preferred
-Bachelor's in Finance, Economics and/or Accounting required
-MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
-Strong analytical skills required
-Independent problem solving skills required
-Strong oral and written communication skills required
-Process mapping experience required.
-Data mining and report tool (experience Crystal, Business Objects, etc.) preferred
-Quality program certification (Six Sigma, ISO, LEAN, etc.) preferred
-Advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Access required
-Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Powerpoint required

-Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

-Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

 
Physical 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.

About Us
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Skills Required

  • At least 3 years of financial analytics experience
  • At least 3 years of business or operational experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
  • MBA, CPA, or CMA
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Independent problem-solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Process mapping experience
  • Experience with data mining and reporting tools such as Crystal Reports or BusinessObjects
  • Quality program certification such as Six Sigma, ISO, or LEAN
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance
  • Willingness to travel as necessary and work at the specified location and schedule
  • Successful background investigation and drug screening

Penske Logistics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Retirement Support — Retirement options include a 401(k) and, in some driver roles, a 100% company‑funded pension that provides strong long‑term value. These retirement features are described as rare and valuable within certain assignments.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave are part of the standard package, with some roles offering PTO starting on day one. Time‑off provisions are consistently presented alongside core benefits.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage are complemented by telemedicine, mental‑health support, and disability options. FSAs/HSAs and wellness resources contribute to broad healthcare coverage.

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The Company
HQ: Dearborn, MI
8,695 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company. We provide supply chain management and logistics solutions to leading brands around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, freight management, and dry-van truckload services. Penske offers customized supply chain and logistics solutions including: Dedicated Contract Carriage; Distribution Center Management; Freight Management; Freight Brokerage; Transportation Management Solutions (TMS); Lead Logistics Provider (LLP), Control Tower and 4PL Solutions. We serve a variety of industries including: automotive; food, beverage, grocery, wine and spirits; cold chain; convenience and drug stores; quick service restaurants (QSRs); retail; big box retailers; building and construction products; CPG; healthcare; industrial manufacturing; consumer appliances and consumer electronics; and many others.

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