Senior Financial Analyst II

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Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide financial and commercial oversight, with some guidance, to a portfolio of remote operating sites governed by unique commercial agreements and varying customers. This includes month-end close support, profit and loss analysis, balance sheet approval, forecast and budget review, and completing ad hoc financial analysis to control expenses and aid in the improvement of financial performance. This position has daily interaction with operational sites and interacts with the Senior Operators, Accounting, Procurement, Business Development and Engineering departments.

Responsibilities

Financial Oversight

Review and approve remote sites month-end close Facilitate the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets for assigned sites; approve site submissions and provide feedback Analyze the financial performance of assigned sites and provide explanation of significant variances in performance against budget and forecast. Train and develop 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 Develop site targets in support of the business unit annual budget Complete the monthly management reporting to include the trading document, corporate consolidation reporting, new business reporting, corporate commentary, etc. Validate accounting controls and policies are applied appropriately Certify balance sheet reconciliations Develop risk assessment techniques and understandings of Revenue streams and key controls to develop a control framework to prevent leakage Participate in the interviewing and selection process of OBAs at the site

Commercial Support

Provide financial support and analysis to Business Development and Operations teams in the development of commercial proposals Develop and present competitive pricing scenarios to the pursuit team considering capital investment and financial hurdles Prepare and manage approval process for all contract renewals and new business awards Actively influence ongoing decisions regarding site financial and commercial risks Review and approve 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 Build and apply control experience across portfolio of business to predict, avoid and protect current earnings, future forecasts, and growth strategies Actively participate in leveraging strategy details and resource allocation to support implementation by partnering with executive teams; establish priorities, strategic growth direction and cost initiatives

Operational Support

Drive site start-ups for billing, labor tracking, capex approval, start-up spend and operational site budgets Develop and monitor profit improvement plans for underperforming sites Identify opportunities for improvement of site financial performance and leverage over portfolio

People Management

Provide financial direction to dotted-line reports (General Managers) to effectively oversee a portfolio of remote sites governed by unique commercial agreements Build and maintain 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 Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance or accounting, requiredMBA and/or CPA, preferred2-5 years of work experience within the finance or accounting industry, required2 years of Commercial Finance experience, requiredLogistics industry experience, preferredPublic accounting experience, preferred

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.