Financial Analyst
CRST The Transportation Solution•Cedar Rapids, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Financial Analyst supports accurate financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting to help leaders understand performance and make informed decisions. This role partners closely with their direct leader and assigned business unit to analyze results, explain variances, and support planning activities. This role will directly support our Dedicated division.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in a finance and analytical related type role
- Working knowledge of financial statements, accrual accounting, and variance analysis
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and explain results clearly
- Proficiency in Excel, financial reporting tools, SQL & Power BI
- Ability to explain financial information to non-financial partners
- Bachelor’s degree
- Work is performed in an office environment. Activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, using standard office equipment, and communicating with colleagues or customers. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, or planning cycles
- Experience working with large data sets or financial systems
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
- Reconcile, understand, and confirm financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity of company financial information and support the monthly close process
- Analyze monthly sales, cost, and profit variances versus forecast and plan and explain key drivers to leadership
- Provide financial and analytical support to leaders, translating data into clear and actionable insights
- Assist in the preparation of annual plans and updated forecasts as required
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc financial reports to support operational and financial decision-making
- Build knowledge of business operations, financial drivers, and performance metrics within the assigned business unit
- Present financial findings primarily to the direct leader, supporting broader leadership discussions as needed
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs
Benefits
- Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Prescription drug and telemedicine services
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings with company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
