Financial Analyst jobs in Altoona, PA

JOB TITLE: Financial Analyst

REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

OVERVIEW OF ROLE: Performs and assists in moderately complex analysis and research. Interprets, reports and communicates information providing recommendations to improve/enhance respective area. Is familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within this field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Supports strategic thinking and works on some projects that are assigned on an “as needed” basis. Works under general supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs duties based on the fundamental understanding of Ward Transport & Logistics Corp’s business, industry trends and the competitive environment.
• Performs analysis as requested for all Ward-owned entities.
• Assist in the annual budget planning process.
• Develop and update forecasting models as well as tracking results compared to forecasts.
• Conduct benchmarking and business studies as needed.
• Develops and maintains ongoing reports while highlighting trends and significant variances.
• Identifies and evaluates opportunities, issues, and solutions to logistics needs.
• Provides support to research and develops information upon which decision making can be based in strategic areas.
• Performs various cost benefit analysis and other ad hoc projects as needed.
• Is a team player with the ability to work with all departments and service centers.
• Fully support all technologies and processes that are intended to improve efficiencies and/or the customer experience. Support would include adherence to training programs, guidelines and processes associated with these systems.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Strong analytical and creativity skills are necessary to develop new methods and approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work on multiple tasks accurately and within set deadlines.
• Knowledge of balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow statements is preferred.
• Must be detailed oriented.

• Must be a team player with the ability to work with all departments and service centers.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.