Senior Financial Analyst

Sr. Financial AnalystA Penske Logistics Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for data mining and analysis, presentation of results, consulting and recommending process improvements and special projects. The position provides support to functional organizations as well as senior management. The analysis includes preparing financial presentations, analyzing operating data and other ad hoc reporting. This is a hands-on role that requires the analyst to work directly with multiple organizations by getting involved to understand and improve the business.Locations: Reading, PA or Irving, TXMajor Responsibilities:Perform required monthly financial close related activities including preparing required journal entries to ensure accuracy and complianceAnalyze financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposesDevelop, update and monitor key performance indicators and key financial metrics or dashboards, highlighting trends and analyzing variances, to understand and be able to communicate the financial health of each locationWork with the operations team to develop forecasts, and reporting, including financial performance, variance explanations, and cost analysisProvide senior management and the operations team with in-depth financial analysis of actual spend to drive insights on trends, investment areas and opportunities to optimize costs, driving better decision makingDeliver ad hoc reporting and analysisPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other business related field3-7 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or modelingStrong data analytics and mining skills requiredLogistics/Operations experience preferredMust be able to exercise moderate independent judgment with direction from supervisorAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills required; Advanced use of MS Access or other Database tools beneficialDetail oriented and highly analytical, able to translate data and trends into clearly understandable messagingHighly organized and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive as part of a financial management teamStrong understanding of the importance of hands on collaboration with the Operations team and the personnel at the Area, Region and Corporate levelsQuality program certification (Six Sigma, ISO, LEAN, etc.) preferredSome travel is requiredComplete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.Physical Requirements: 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