Senior Financial Analyst

Penske • Irving, TX

149d • Hybrid

About The Position

A Penske Logistics Senior Financial Analyst performs data mining and analysis, presents results, recommends process improvements, and supports special projects. The role supports functional organizations and senior management through financial presentations, operating-data analysis, and ad hoc reporting. It is hands-on and involves working directly with multiple organizations to understand and improve the business.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in a hybrid role based in Irving, Texas. Some travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another business-related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or modeling.
• Strong data analytics and data-mining skills.
• Ability to exercise moderate independent judgment with direction from a supervisor.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical, with the ability to translate data and trends into clear messaging.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a financial management team.
• Strong understanding of the importance of hands-on collaboration with the Operations team and personnel at Area, Region, and Corporate levels.
• Some travel is required.
• Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Logistics or operations experience.
• Advanced use of MS Access or other database tools.
• Quality program certification, such as Six Sigma, ISO, or LEAN.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close activities, including preparing journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze financial information and reports and provide accurate, timely recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Develop, update, and monitor key performance indicators, financial metrics, and dashboards; highlight trends and analyze variances to communicate each location's financial health.
• Work with the operations team to develop forecasts and reporting, including financial performance, variance explanations, and cost analysis.
• Provide senior management and the operations team with in-depth analysis of actual spending to identify trends, investment areas, and cost-optimization opportunities.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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