Financial Analyst II

Position: Financial Analyst – Freight Payment Location: North Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Pay Rate: $33–$35/hour Primary Objective The Financial Analyst supports Global Logistics Freight Payment processes from start to finish—including carrier onboarding, allocation mapping, logic implementation, and financial settlement. This role works extensively with freight forwarders (ocean, air, and road), managing vendor payments, resolving invoice discrepancies, and ensuring accuracy in freight spend reporting. The position requires both financial acumen and logistics experience to navigate complex data flows, support automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams globally. Core Responsibilities Freight Payment & Audit Prepare and submit weekly Global Cost Allocation reports. Implement allocation logic and automation enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency. Identify and resolve duplicated freight expenses. Develop, enhance, and communicate rate audit logic for freight invoices. Partner with SAP IT, Accounts Payable, and Corporate Treasury to ensure seamless execution of all payment cycles. Business Partnership Collaborate with freight forwarders, third-party vendors, and Regional Transportation Managers to streamline freight payment processes. Lead special projects and strategic initiatives within the global logistics network. Support Global Freight Payment purchase order (PO) processes and ongoing review cycles. Act as a primary point of contact for logistics payment-related inquiries and escalations. Internal Controls & Compliance Ensure compliance with Corporate Financial Manual (CFM) policies, Sarbanes-Oxley, and US GAAP. Provide guidance on internal controls, divisional procedures, and international policies. Monitor and enforce process compliance across global teams. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field. Financial background with experience in vendor payments and invoice audits. Logistics experience—especially working with freight forwarders for ocean, air, and road shipments. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); Power BI experience is a plus. Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn raw data into actionable insights. Clear communication skills—capable of explaining complex data in simple terms and influencing stakeholders. Self-motivated, able to work independently, and adaptable to changing priorities. Team-oriented with strong business partnership skills. Soft Skills Outgoing and confident communicator who can speak up and represent financial/logistics interests effectively. Hands-on problem solver who takes initiative and works proactively. Comfortable building relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external partners. #LI-ML1 #J-18808-Ljbffr