Fincl Analyst - FIN000760
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Company Overview:
Con-way Freight is the premier provider of reliable, regional, inter-regional and nationwide LTL service to customers large and small across our integrated, single North American network of LTL operating locations.
Recently, Fortune Magazine named Con-way the "Most Admired Company" in the transportation and logistics industry. At Con-way, you will work alongside a top caliber management team that not only understands the transportation industry but the importance of utilizing and developing top talent. If you are looking to build a solid and long-lasting career where you will be recognized and rewarded for your hard work, look to Con-way. Apply today and find out why thousands of people have made Con-way their employer of choice!
Job Summary:
Support financial reporting, accounting, and analysis functions of the department. Apply analytical tools and business knowledge to provide contributions to departmental and company projects or initiatives. The position does require some travel (<5%).
Description of Essential Job Functions:
* Perform financial planning and analysis.
* Provide revenue enhancement, cost savings, and profit improvement analysis/initiatives
* Developing Models for Planning, Forecasting, Cost-Benefit, and various Analytical Tools.
* Conceptualize various types of problems (ranging from operations, sales, marketing, human resources, and executive strategies) and "break them down" to a quantifiable modeling.
* Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analysis and reporting with accounting control exposure.
* Utilize "Big Picture" analysis and strong business sense in analyzing results (financial trends, issues, and opportunities) and coming up with logical conclusions/proposals on how to best resolve the issues/problems.
* Assimilate broad source of data in planning/forecasting models and identify and explain variances and unusual trends.
* Create and manage complex Excel spreadsheets and formulas (conditional calculations, array functions, statistical applications).
* Create custom animations and logical presentations to "drive the message".
* Research industry and economic data from outside the company to support various analysis.
* Present complex ideas to various groups including Executive Management.
“We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.”
