Operations & Financial Analyst

Carver Companies Careers•Albany, NY

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operational & Financial Reporting Prepare and maintain recurring reports on asset utilization, fleet productivity, and operational efficiency. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for tug and barge operations. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles. Assist in variance analysis, cost tracking, and performance benchmarking. Project Economics & Business Analysis Conduct financial modeling and economic evaluations for marine projects, contracts, and capital investments. Analyze project profitability, cost structures, and operational impacts. Provide scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and recommendations to support decisionâmaking. Assist in developing business cases for new initiatives or fleet investments. Data Management & Systems Support Maintain accurate operational and financial datasets across internal systems. Support implementation and optimization of reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics platforms. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment across departments. CrossâFunctional Collaboration Work closely with operations leadership to understand fleet activity, scheduling, and resource utilization. Partner with maintenance, logistics, and finance teams to gather data and validate reporting inputs. Provide analytical support for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and improve data visibility. Recommend enhancements to operational workflows based on analytical findings. Support initiatives aimed at improving fleet efficiency, cost control, and operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
Proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools, and financial modeling.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fastâpaced environment.
Must be able to sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs
Must be able to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Consideration for employment in this role is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screen, and driving record review

Nice To Haves

Experience in marine transportation, logistics, or assetâintensive industries.
Familiarity with ERP systems, BI tools, or fleet management software.
Understanding of project accounting or operational cost analysis.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain recurring reports on asset utilization, fleet productivity, and operational efficiency.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for tug and barge operations.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles.
Assist in variance analysis, cost tracking, and performance benchmarking.
Conduct financial modeling and economic evaluations for marine projects, contracts, and capital investments.
Analyze project profitability, cost structures, and operational impacts.
Provide scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and recommendations to support decisionâmaking.
Assist in developing business cases for new initiatives or fleet investments.
Maintain accurate operational and financial datasets across internal systems.
Support implementation and optimization of reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics platforms.
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment across departments.
Work closely with operations leadership to understand fleet activity, scheduling, and resource utilization.
Partner with maintenance, logistics, and finance teams to gather data and validate reporting inputs.
Provide analytical support for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and improve data visibility.
Recommend enhancements to operational workflows based on analytical findings.
Support initiatives aimed at improving fleet efficiency, cost control, and operational performance.