Senior Financial Analyst
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 110000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Ascent
Ascent Global Logistics headquartered in Belleville Michigan is a leading global provider of expedited time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary digital PEAK freight marketplace which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascents offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload less-than-truckload global forwarding brokerage and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.
Our Guiding Principles
At the core of Ascents culture is a strong commitment to excellence driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. Were equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and play hard by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We play smart by delivering on our commitments in an honest fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets so we play together by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.
What Youll Do
We seek an engaging analyst who has a strong desire to make an impact takes pride in their work and has a service-oriented and analytical mindset. The right candidate will be able to simplify complex ideas utilize their creativity and analytical capabilities to bring clarity to existing business opportunities and have the power to positively influence leaders at the highest level through timely accurate and insightful analysis and genuine curiosity/problem solving.
The Senior Financial Analyst reports directly to the Finance Manager and will support one of Ascents 3 business segments (Ascent On-Demand International Freight Forwarding Brokerage & Managed Transportation) and share in the support of all corporate functional departments.
Supported corporate functional departments include but are not limited to the following:
- Commercial
- Human Capital
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Marketing
- Provider Development
Supported business segments (P&Ls) include the following along with their relevant business lines within each segment:
- Ascent On-Demand
- International Freight Forwarding
- Brokerage & Managed Transportation
Key responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst are as follows:
- Support Ascents Global Annual Financial Planning & Continuous Financial Forecasting Program by working collaboratively with internal business partners and the FP&A team to create an annual financial plan and forecasts for Ascents corporate functional departments and business lines and other areas as assigned
- Support Ascents Monthly Financial Review Program by working collaboratively with internal business partners and your FP&A teammates to facilitate monthly financial reviews for Ascents business lines and for other areas as assigned
- Support the maintenance and expansion of Ascents FP&A Technology Platform which is comprised of Alteryx workflows a Snowflake data warehouse Power BI dashboards and Excel based reports. The underlying data of the warehouse is sourced from various transportation management systems and the Great Plains accounting system
- Support the completion of the projects and initiatives from the Annual FP&A Continuous Improvement Plan
- Perform ad-hoc analysis & reporting as assigned and assist with special projects to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop proficiency in all relevant financial systems policies and procedures.
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or similar degree
- 3-5 years of work experience in financial planning and analysis (logistics industry experience not required)
- Working knowledge of financial statement concepts and GAAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and preferably Great Plains Power BI Power Query Snowflake and Alteryx
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Periodic travel may be required
Ascents Competitive Benefits
- 401(k) and employer matching
- Life Insurance
- Health Dental Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Wellness Program
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Overtime Differential & Bonus Pay
#LI-Hybrid
Salary Range: $90000 - $110000Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Financial Concepts
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
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