Financial Analyst

Ready to see your financial analysis influence real-world operations Join a team where your insights help move freight support customers and drive business success every day.

WHO WE ARE
Headquarters: Cedar Rapids IA
Position Location: Cedar Rapids IA

CRST The Transportation Solution Inc.
CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit growth and forward momentum - a legacy built on safety integrity and delivering on our commitments. At CRST youll be a part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence strong partnerships and long-term success.

CRST Dedicated Solutions
CRSTs Dedicated Solutions team strives to provide customers with the flexibility of a private fleet - focused on speed efficiency and value - without the expense. We work to deliver service excellence to our retailers and producers relentlessly working toward more consistent dependable and high-quality delivery services to make us an invaluable part of the supply chain logistics.

The Role
The Financial Analyst supports accurate financial reporting analysis and forecasting to help leaders understand performance and make informed decisions. This role partners closely with their direct leader and assigned business unit to analyze results explain variances and support planning activities. This role will directly support our Dedicated division.

Job Schedule: Monday - Friday; Onsite

Compensation: $63236 - $82228 Starting Wages (Pay Bi-Weekly) *A final amount is dependent on factors including prior relevant experience knowledge and location. Typically selected candidates are hired at a rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical dental and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off holidays and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

What Youll Do

• Financial Data Integrity: Reconcile understand and confirm financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity of company financial information and support the monthly close process
• Variance Analysis: Analyze monthly sales cost and profit variances versus forecast and plan and explain key drivers to leadership
• Support: Provide financial and analytical support to leaders translating data into clear and actionable insights
• Planning Support: Assist in the preparation of annual plans and updated forecasts as required
• Reporting: Prepare weekly monthly and ad hoc financial reports to support operational and financial decision-making
• Business Understanding: Build knowledge of business operations financial drivers and performance metrics within the assigned business unit
• Presentation and Communication: Present financial findings primarily to the direct leader supporting broader leadership discussions as needed
• Accountability and Reliability: Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

Required Qualifications:

• Working Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a finance and analytical related type role
• Financial Acumen: Working knowledge of financial statements accrual accounting and variance analysis
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data identify trends and explain results clearly
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel financial reporting tools SQL & Power BI
• Communication: Ability to explain financial information to non-financial partners
• Education: Bachelors degree
• Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office environment. Activities include sitting standing walking lifting up to 20 pounds using standard office equipment and communicating with colleagues or customers. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business Exposure: Experience supporting forecasting budgeting or planning cycles
• Data Skills: Experience working with large data sets or financial systems
• Collaboration: Experience partnering with cross-functional teams

Did You Know

• CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees
• Were family-owned. Were dedicated to building on our founders legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.
• CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for its strong values commitment to our community and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive America thrives!

The CRST Core Values: Safety at the Core of All We Do Integrity in Every Decision and Action Commitment to the Success of Employees Customers Agents Contractors and Communities.

EEO Statement: CRST The Transportation Solution Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion creed religious practices sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding reproductive health decision-making sexual orientation gender identity gender expression and related conditions) national origin ancestry age disability genetic information military status veteran status marital status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

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