Senior Financial Analyst

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Reading, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Analyzes financial data, trends, metrics, and processes; prepares monthly reports and supports the close process. Develops databases, automated financial solutions, ROI analyses, and cost-recovery opportunities. Partners with Corporate Finance, Field Finance, and Payroll while mapping processes, identifying efficiencies, and supporting improvement initiatives. The role requires strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, process-mapping, and financial systems skills.
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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, and/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 Microsoft Excel and Access skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance
  • Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specific location
  • Completion of employment application, background investigation, and drug screening
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The Company
HQ: Reading, PA

What We Do

Penske Truck Leasing is a leading global transportation services provider, offering truck leasing, rental, and logistics solutions with a fleet of over 400,000 vehicles. The company provides full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, and comprehensive logistics solutions through its subsidiary, Penske Logistics. It is also shaping the future of mobility by investing in electric vehicles and advanced fleet safety systems.

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