Financial Analyst

RJW Logistics Group•Elk Grove Township, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and talented FP&A Analyst to join our fast-paced logistics and transportation organization. This role is ideal for a driven, self-starter with a strong FP&A foundation and a collaborative mindset. The successful candidate will play a key role in FP&A, partnering across departments and driving operational success. This role is designed for someone ready to take on broader responsibilities as the company scales.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive FP&A experience or with operations finance experience.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across operations and finance.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with planning tools (e.g., OneStream, Power BI, Hyperion) is a plus.
Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.
Demonstrated leadership potential and a clear ambition for upward mobility while exhibiting a low-ego approach.

Nice To Haves

experience with planning tools (e.g., OneStream, Power BI, Hyperion) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the budgeting and forecasting for WH entity, ensuring alignment with operational goals across the entire enterprise.
Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, sales and HR to gather insights, challenge assumptions and deliver actionable financial guidance.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives including network optimization, capital investments and cost reduction programs.
Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support warehouse scenario planning and investment decisions.
Preparation of supporting materials for including WH P&L, CAPEX and Cash Flows.
Drive performance management through detailed variance analysis, KPI tracking, and executive-level reporting tailored to warehouse metrics (e.g., labor/revenue, pallet multiple, pallet per hour).
Continuously improving FP&A processes and systems, leveraging automation and analytics to enhance decision-making speed and accuracy.