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Position: Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description:

The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis is focused on the facilitation and evolution of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis in support of strategic goals through highly organized processes and modeling of key performance indicators. In addition, this role will provide consultative financial analysis and recommendations aligned with and in support of Forward Air’s financial and strategic objectives.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsible for providing financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including financial presentations, industry comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects requested by the senior team
• Responsible for building and implementing both a revenue and operations forecast and analysis process through collaboration with Sales/Marketing and Operations supported by measurable assumptions
• Design and perform metric-based cost efficiency analysis projects and performance monitoring dashboards and analysis for revenue and operations
• Clearly present inputs, assumptions, key performance factors, and basis for recommendations
• Key participant in the development of effective financial modeling and analysis to support strategic marketing and new business initiatives and business plans aligned with the financial and strategic objectives of Forward Air
• Works with external consultants when required, prepares recommendations and makes presentations to management as required
• Responsible for supporting an ethical and compliant environment in accordance with company policies and procedures and industry regulations and standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related field of study, MBA preferred
• At least 3-5 years of financial analysis experience performing complex financial modeling and consultation for a large organization, preferably a network-based company
• Demonstrated experience:Ability to engage, inspire and collaborate across all functional areas including external stakeholders

Developing and managing connected volume, yield, revenue and operational fulfillment forecasts
Financial, trending and benchmarking analysis and reporting
Leading financial planning and forecasting processes, operations management analysis, and capital expenditure analysis and control
Decision support, and looks to anticipate the analysis needed for decisions
Creative idea development capabilities with the executive presence to interact with senior staff and strategic vendor partners
Advanced modeling capabilities with the ability to work with large data sets
Build and present Power Point presentations
Project management

• Highly skilled at getting results through influence rather than direct authority

Skills:

• The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Point and working knowledge of financial planning software (Adaptive and Tableau experience preferred)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Us

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies" publication

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• 30354, US: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 30354, US

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