Senior Financial Analyst Finance Manager, Central FP&A

Summary Description

This is a hands-on role on Expeditors new Central FP&A team which runs the finance calendar monthly forecast annual operating plan consolidated management reporting and Board and earnings support. Reporting to the Director Central FP&A this person will build and run the models processes and reporting behind those cycles and help shape how a growing FP&A function works at Expeditors.

We will hire at the Senior Financial Analyst or Manager level depending on experience. At the Manager level the role takes broader ownership of forecast and reporting cycles leads workstreams across Finance and reviews the work of others as the team grows. Were looking for someone who has done strong FP&A work in a well-run finance organization is curious about how our business makes money and is practical detail-oriented and comfortable in an evolving environment.

What You Do

Run the Forecast and Planning Cycles

• Prepare and consolidate the monthly and quarterly forecast managing timelines templates inputs and version control.
• Gather and validate inputs from regional controllers finance business partners and corporate functions resolving gaps and inconsistencies.
• Build and maintain the driver-based models behind the forecast annual operating plan and long-range plan.
• Prepare planning assumptions templates scenarios and review materials for the annual operating plan and long-range plan.
• Partner with corporate function leaders to prepare their operating expense forecasts and budgets including headcount and cost center inputs bringing consistency to cost centers planned today without finance support.
• Maintain the finance calendar and track significant strategic initiatives so their financial impact is reflected in the plan and forecast.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and variances to actuals and recommend improvements to methods and assumptions.

Deliver Management Board and Earnings Reporting

• Prepare monthly management reporting on results drivers risks opportunities and outlook.
• Draft clear commentary on what changed why it changed and what it means for the outlook.
• Prepare analyses and supporting materials for Board meetings and the earnings process working with senior Finance leaders and Investor Relations.
• Ensure reporting is accurate reconciled to reported results well documented and delivered on time.

Build Models and Analysis

• Analyze business performance cost headcount and productivity to support leadership decisions.
• Build scenario and sensitivity analyses that make key assumptions transparent.
• Apply consistent modeling standards for structure documentation and quality review.

Improve Processes and Systems

• Document and improve repeatable forecasting planning and reporting processes reducing manual effort and cycle time.
• Support the transition to Oracle EPM Cloud through requirements testing data validation and process design.
• Simplify standardize and automate recurring work using Excel Power BI and emerging analytical and AI tools.

Partner Across Finance

• Work closely with regional controllers Accounting Treasury Human Resources and finance business partners to understand the numbers behind the forecast and reporting.
• Build working relationships across functions and geographies approaching the business with curiosity.
• At the Manager level lead workstreams within the forecast and reporting cycles and review and coach the work of others.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or a related field.
• Senior Financial Analyst: four or more years of progressive experience in FP&A corporate finance or a related discipline. Manager: seven or more years including ownership of a forecast planning or reporting process.
• Hands-on experience with forecasting budgeting consolidation and management reporting in a large or complex organization.
• Strong financial modeling skills and advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of the income statement balance sheet cash flow and how operating drivers flow through to results.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear concise analysis and commentary for senior audiences.
• Strong attention to detail sound judgment and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively where processes and systems are still evolving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a mature FP&A organization within a public company.
• Experience preparing Board or earnings materials.
• Experience with Oracle EPM (Hyperion) Power BI or comparable planning and business intelligence tools including supporting a system implementation.
• For the Manager level experience leading workstreams or coaching other analysts.
• CPA CFA MBA or progress toward one.
• Global business perspective; experience in logistics transportation or another network-based business is a plus.

Additional Information :

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) 
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical Prescription Drug Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time