Jr. Financial Operations Analyst

HR NOLA•Lyndhurst, NJ

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jr. Financial Operations Analyst is an early-career professional role designed to support the financial and operational activities of USMX. Working closely with the CFO, this position assists with reporting, data analysis, budgeting, and day-to-day financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–3 years of experience who is eager to apply their analytical skills, grow in a fast-paced environment, and learn the maritime and logistics industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in finance, data analysis, operations, or relevant internships.
Strong Excel skills; comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and basic modeling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize information, manage multiple priorities, and work in a professional office environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s degree (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
Interest in maritime, logistics, transportation, or labor relations.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, dashboards, or reporting tools.
Exposure to unionized environments or industrial sectors is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing financial reports, forecasts, and basic financial models.
Maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and tracking tools for contract performance and industry benchmarks.
Support budget preparation and help monitor monthly and quarterly variances.
Provide research and analysis for organizational initiatives such as labor relations, benefits, industry regulations, and contract planning.
Assist with gathering data and preparing materials for senior leadership and board meetings.
Help monitor industry trends and summarize potential impacts on operations.
Assist with improving financial workflows, reporting tools, and data organization.
Support cross-functional collaboration by coordinating with internal staff and association members.
Help ensure documents, reports, and processes follow internal controls and standards.
Work directly with the CFO on day-to-day tasks, data requests, and special projects.
Participate in select team meetings and help prepare presentations and briefing materials.
Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and organizational planning as the role develops.