Senior Financial Analyst

Penske • Warren, MI

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About The Position

A Penske Logistics Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for data mining and analysis, presenting results, recommending process improvements, and working on special projects. The role supports functional organizations and senior management through financial presentations, operating-data analysis, and ad hoc reporting. It is a hands-on position that works directly with multiple organizations to understand and improve the business. The position is located in Warren, Michigan, or Irving, Texas, and follows a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. 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 clearly understandable messaging.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive as part of a financial management team.
• Understanding of and commitment to hands-on collaboration with the Operations team and personnel at the Area, Region, and Corporate levels.
• Some travel is required.
• Completion of a Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening are required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close activities, including preparing journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze financial information and reports and provide timely financial 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