SEKO Logistics
Finance And Performance Analyst
Key Accountabilities Include: Oversee and manage the annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and long-term strategic planning process for the global enterprise. Establish and communicate processes and systems to accomplish this responsibility together with the related business leaders. Build and manage the FP&A team of analysts to ensure that all business units are adequately supported with critical information to drive financial performance and achieve budgeted revenue, costs, and profit objectives. Prepare trend and financial analyses, including standard monthly reports and perform ad hoc analyses for leadership teams. Continually strive to improve existing processes and make recommendations for efficiencies. Analyze current and forecasted operating performance of operations and make recommendations relating to growth and/or cost control opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with key internal partners. Coordinate the monthly preparation of standard financial reports, management business reviews and participate in presentations to CEO and CFO. Communicate results to Senior Management, including responses to requests for analysis. Identify and understand significant issues and proactively communicate them. Work with the business functions within the business units and regions to evaluate the financial impact of decisions and to effectively analyze the impact on actual results, the budget and the forecasts. Continually design and build financial and statistical reports/models to analyze the business performance and import the forecasting process including managing the Power BI data analytics resources. Work closely with the Global Chief Commercial Officer to ensure that client levels analytics are available to consistently measure new business growth and churn. Collaborate closely with the Global Corporate Controller to ensure the design of the accounting systems supports and optimizes financial meaningful financial analysis. Critically appraise and assess investment (CAPEX) submissions from the business units to ensure that the proposal is in line with corporate policy and fits into the strategic plan of the company. Perform post investment reviews on investment decisions, identifying and understanding reasons for any deviations from initial submission. Support the quarterly board reporting process with content and work with equity sponsors on ad-hoc analysis as requested. Other projects as determined by the business need and/or management. Perform research and analysis to provide management with both financial and non-financial data and recommendations for use in setting and realizing profit objectives and to determine present and future financial performance. Utilize superior communication skills to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with peers, executives, and clients. Manage and develop staff to maximize potential through specific business and technical experiences while effectively fulfilling their responsibilities with continued growth. Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking, and participation in professional organization. Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Cooperate with management in its fulfillment of its legislative obligations. Other duties as assigned by management. Requirements: Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Experienced in financial management (P&L's, Balance Sheets, forecasting and budgets) to effectuate return on investment. Proficient in project management methodologies with a focus on managing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals and demonstrated success in problem solving through use of data and information metrics and improvement to performance process. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), internet, web-based and job specific software applications. Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds and effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Manage complex or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance and maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization. Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, presentation and negotiating skills and uses appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team and facilitate the completion of team goals. Education & Experience: Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum 15 years in progressively responsible roles in a similar environment. Minimum 5 years supervisory or managerial experience. Preferred: MBA Minimum 3 years industry experience. Experience with MS PowerBI Specialist Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or CFM (Certified Financial Manager). SEKO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Key Accountabilities Include: Oversee and manage the annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and long-term strategic planning process for the global enterprise. Establish and communicate processes and systems to accomplish this responsibility together with the related business leaders. Build and manage the FP&A team of analysts to ensure that all business units are adequately supported with critical information to drive financial performance and achieve budgeted revenue, costs, and profit objectives. Prepare trend and financial analyses, including standard monthly reports and perform ad hoc analyses for leadership teams. Continually strive to improve existing processes and make recommendations for efficiencies. Analyze current and forecasted operating performance of operations and make recommendations relating to growth and/or cost control opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with key internal partners. Coordinate the monthly preparation of standard financial reports, management business reviews and participate in presentations to CEO and CFO. Communicate results to Senior Management, including responses to requests for analysis. Identify and understand significant issues and proactively communicate them. Work with the business functions within the business units and regions to evaluate the financial impact of decisions and to effectively analyze the impact on actual results, the budget and the forecasts. Continually design and build financial and statistical reports/models to analyze the business performance and import the forecasting process including managing the Power BI data analytics resources. Work closely with the Global Chief Commercial Officer to ensure that client levels analytics are available to consistently measure new business growth and churn. Collaborate closely with the Global Corporate Controller to ensure the design of the accounting systems supports and optimizes financial meaningful financial analysis. Critically appraise and assess investment (CAPEX) submissions from the business units to ensure that the proposal is in line with corporate policy and fits into the strategic plan of the company. Perform post investment reviews on investment decisions, identifying and understanding reasons for any deviations from initial submission. Support the quarterly board reporting process with content and work with equity sponsors on ad-hoc analysis as requested. Other projects as determined by the business need and/or management. Perform research and analysis to provide management with both financial and non-financial data and recommendations for use in setting and realizing profit objectives and to determine present and future financial performance. Utilize superior communication skills to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with peers, executives, and clients. Manage and develop staff to maximize potential through specific business and technical experiences while effectively fulfilling their responsibilities with continued growth. Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking, and participation in professional organization. Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Cooperate with management in its fulfillment of its legislative obligations. Other duties as assigned by management. Requirements: Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Experienced in financial management (P&L's, Balance Sheets, forecasting and budgets) to effectuate return on investment. Proficient in project management methodologies with a focus on managing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals and demonstrated success in problem solving through use of data and information metrics and improvement to performance process. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), internet, web-based and job specific software applications. Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds and effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Manage complex or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance and maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization. Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, presentation and negotiating skills and uses appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team and facilitate the completion of team goals. Education & Experience: Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum 15 years in progressively responsible roles in a similar environment. Minimum 5 years supervisory or managerial experience. Preferred: MBA Minimum 3 years industry experience. Experience with MS PowerBI Specialist Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or CFM (Certified Financial Manager). SEKO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.