Transportation Financial Planning & Performance Analyst

Rockwell Automation•Mayfield Heights, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is looking for a Transportation Financial Planning & Performance Analyst to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for Americas transportation spend. You will partner with multiple departments, including Transportation, Tax, Sourcing, Operations, and Finance. You will deliver data-driven insights that improve cost visibility, support strategic decision-making, and help manage financial exposure related to global trade regulations and tariff changes. You will help advance analytics and reporting dashboards, standardizing financial processes, and driving continuous improvement across transportation finance activities in the Americas. You will have a hybrid schedule working in Milwaukee, WI, Mayfield Heights, OH, or Whitestown, IN and will report to the Supervisor, Global Logistics Performance & Freight Claims.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field.
5+ years in FP&A, transportation finance, Logistics finance, or a finance position that supported Logistics
Knowledge of international trade, business analytics, and transportation financial modeling
Capability in financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools such as Power BI, Python, SQL, SAP, or Copilot.
Experience presenting complex financial analyses and recommendations to senior leadership.
Experience implementing process improvements, or analytics-driven efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Lead financial reviews with partners across Finance, Transportation, Tax, Sourcing, Operations, and other departments.
Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasting, monthly spend reviews, accrual management, and productivity reporting for Americas transportation spend.
Deliver insights and recommendations that improve cost visibility, support strategic decisions, and strengthen financial discipline.
Standardize financial processes, reporting, and best practices across the Americas region.
Enhance analytics and reporting dashboards while driving continuous improvement through automation and AI-enabled solutions.
Assess and communicate financial exposure related to changing transportation regulations
Provide guidance on trade transportation analytics, financial controls, and best practices.
Present financial impacts and recommendations to leadership and other important partners.
Build partnerships and promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.