Primary Responsibility

Responsible for utilizing financial acumen, analytical skills, and partnerships with other internal functions to develop commercial proposals for warehousing and value-added service solutions that support revenue and profitability growth.

Essential Functions

Utilize financial models (including enhancing established models and developing ad-hoc models) to drive business decisions Leverage various systems (Salesforce.com, Oracle, pricing optimization software) to gather data and support commercial proposals  Apply creative thinking in development of commercial proposals Establish relationships cross functionally that enable process adherence Influence key stakeholders, internal and external, to conform to best commercial practices Ensure appropriate stage gates in internal processes are adhered to by stakeholders Prepare, host and lead presentations of analysis ensuring alignment from cross functional stakeholders Prepare executive level presentations delivering a clear message Foster collaboration across functional groups to enhance profitability and advance commercial terms Assist in preparation of financial reporting essential to successful commercialization of business  

Qualifications & Experience

Education, Training & Professional Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Business Administration  MBA/CPA/CPP/CFA a plus 0+ years in financial analysis, pricing, or a logistics-related role Strong experience of Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel  Ability to work independently and take on ownership of projects

Knowledge & Employment Standards

Possess fundamental understanding of supply chain elements, particularly warehousing, associated costs and a transactional pricing environment Proven problem solving skills and ability to think creatively and strategically Ability to create and communicate and present project proposals in a persuasive and consultative manner Ability to manage projects to meet aggressive deadlines Ability to work in a fast-paced environment of positively changing expectations and culture Must be business savvy, possess financial acumen and demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal Progressive, flexible and team-oriented approach

Physical Requirements :

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• May require travel by automobile and airplane up for business
• May require a visit facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools
• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :

Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.