Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst role has a national salary range of $55,000 - $90,000.

For roles within California the range is $68,640 - $90,000 and Washington is $77,969 - $90,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, and a generous PTO policy.

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities… we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

Job Description The purpose of this role is to assist management with financial oversight for a portfolio of remote operating sites governed by unique commercial agreements and varying customers. This includes month-end close support and reporting, profit and loss analysis, balance sheet review, forecast and budget review and reporting, and involvement in ad hoc financial analysis to control expenses and aid in the improvement of financial performance. This position has daily interaction with operational sites and internal customers to provide financial support to operational sites and the overall business unit.

Responsibilities Financial Oversight

• Review and approve remote sites month-end close
• Assist with the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets for assigned sites; review site submissions and provide feedback
• Analyze the financial performance of assigned sites and provide explanation of significant variances in performance against budget and forecast.
• Assist with the training and development of site managers in sound commercial and financial processes
• Review sites working capital position with a focus on outstanding accounts receivable and help resolve collection issues and monitor customer financial condition
• Assist with the development site targets in support of the business unit annual budget
• Assist with completing the monthly management reporting to include the trading document, corporate consolidation reporting, new business reporting, corporate commentary, etc.
• Ensure accounting controls and policies are applied appropriately
• Review and provide feedback on balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in the selection of site associates performing financial activities

Commercial Support

• Provide financial support and analysis to Business Development and Operations teams in the development of commercial proposals
• Prepare and manage approval process for all contract renewals and new business awards
• Participate in ongoing decisions regarding site financial and commercial risks
• Analyze capital expenditures for new business, including financing method (buy vs. lease)
• Liaison with Purchasing, Real Estate, Contract Administration and Operating teams to ensure that commercial and financial risks and exposures are highlighted

Operational Support

• Drive site start-ups for billing, labor tracking, capex approval, start-up spend and operational site budgets
• Assist with the development and monitoring of profit improvement plans for underperforming sites
• Identify opportunities for improvement of site financial performance and document how we can leverage over portfolio

Relationship Management

• Establish a positive relationship with your internal and external team
• Serve as an interface between site operations and other functional teams to ensure effective operational and commercial support

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance or accounting OR equivalent four years work experience, required
• Logistics industry experience, preferred
• Public accounting experience, preferred
• Ability to deal with complex commercial issues, required
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills, required
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, required
• Basic accounting knowledge; P&L and balance sheet, required
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels; team player, required

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.