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Form of workABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a leader in the national transport, international freight forwarding, and 3PL warehousing industry. Due to continual growth within the business, they are seeking an experienced Group FP&A resource to support the finance division of the business.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Group Financial Planner & Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis functions within the transportation and logistics sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in FP&A, coupled with expertise in utilizing Power BI and data warehouse solutions for data visualization and analysis.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE
- Collaborate with the CFO and business units to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts;
- Comprehensively develop and analyse customer profitability, margin analysis and sales and volume growth reports;
- Design and develop Power BI dashboards and templates to visualize key financial metrics and cross referenced operational KPIs;
- Automate reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial information;
- Collaborate with operational teams to develop and implement cost optimization strategies;
- Monitor industry trends and economic factors impacting the transportation and logistics sector;
- Collaborate with IT teams to enhance data availability and integrity.
- Possess a CPA or similar qualification and possess proven experience in financial planning and analysis within the transportation and logistics industry;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI is essential;
- Qualifications and/or on the job experience with data science principles would be looked upon favourably;
- Strong business acumen and elite analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities;
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
- Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and industry trends.
