Operations Finance Manager

CJ Logistics • Des Plaines, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

CJ Logistics America is seeking an Operations Finance Manager to join our finance team. Reporting to the Director of Operations Finance, this role serves as a key financial partner supporting company growth through high-level reporting, data analytics, and operational performance insights. In this position, you will identify and execute cost-improvement opportunities for our operations team and customers, translating complex operational activities into actionable financial strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6–9+ years of progressive financial planning & analysis (FP&A) experience, including deep involvement in budgeting processes.
• Direct experience working alongside operations teams.
• Advanced understanding and proven use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tools (Gemini/Claude).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• A collaborative, cross-functional approach.

Nice To Haves

• MBA is preferred.
• Logistics/supply chain industry experience is a major plus.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean is preferred.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Build complex financial models and variance reports for key accounts to support executive stakeholders.
• Own the governance, optimization, and accuracy of budget and forecast templates across warehousing, transportation, and freight forwarding business lines.
• Participate in monthly business reviews and conduct rigorous variance analyses comparing actual financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical baselines.
• Serve as a financial business partner to facility operators, coaching site leaders on cost controls and helping build business cases for continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with operations, accounting, and business unit finance teams to understand cost drivers, business structures, and operational logistics trends.
• Proactively identify financial issues, recommend performance-enhancing strategies, and present findings to leadership.

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• PTO
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company
• Hybrid flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager