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Senior Financial Analyst
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A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings
$90,498 / year median in Pennsylvania
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst - Full Time
Penske - Reading, PA Posted on 09/07/26 (
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Position Summary:
A Penske Logistics Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for data mining and analysis, presentation of results, consulting and rmending process improvements and special projects. The position provides support to functionalanizations as well as senior management. The analysis includes preparing financial presentations, analyzing operating data and other ad hoc reporting. This is a hands-on role that requires the analyst to work directly with multipleanizations by getting involved to understand and improve the business.
Locations:
Reading, PA or Irving, TX
Major Responsibilities:
Perform required monthly financial close related activities including preparing required journal entries to ensure accuracy andpliance
Analyze financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial rmendations to management for decision making purposes
Develop, update and monitor key performance indicators and key financial metrics or dashboards, highlighting trends and analyzing variances, to understand and be able tomunicate the financial health of each location
Work with the operations team to develop forecasts, and reporting, including financial performance, variance explanations, and cost analysis
Provide senior management and the operations team with in-depth financial analysis of actual spend to drive insights on trends, investment areas and opportunities to optimize costs, driving better decision making
Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other business related field
3-7 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or modeling
Strong data analytics and mining skills required
Logistics/Operations experience preferred
Must be able to exercise moderate independent judgment with direction from supervisor
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; Advanced use of MS Access or other Database tools beneficial
Detail oriented and highly analytical, able to translate data and trends into clearly understandable messaging
Highlyanized and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive as part of a financial management team
Strong understanding of the importance of hands on collaboration with the Operations team and the personnel at the Area, Region and Corporate levels
Quality program certification (Six Sigma, ISO, LEAN, etc.) preferred
Some travel is required
Complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment,cation, and criminal history) and drug screening are required
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to read,municate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leadingpanies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category:
Finance/Accounting
Job Family:
Finance
Address:
100 Kachel Boulevard
Primary Location:
US-PA-Reading
Employer:
Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID:
2510276
Benefits
- Dental Insurance