Finance Analyst

Company Description

BGDC Distribution is a leader in the logistics industry, known for providing exceptional service and fostering strong customer relationships through a proactive approach. Committed to associate engagement, BGDC strives to create an inclusive culture where team members can thrive and grow. The company embraces the values of integrity, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and servant leadership, which form the foundation of its operations. BGDC is dedicated to eliminating barriers to excellence, delivering outstanding results for both customers and associates.

Summary:

Under general supervision, the Finance Analyst will lead the compilation and analysis of weekly expenses for reporting within the company and to the client. Prepares variance analyses and explanations through analytical procedures as well as discussions with management. Prepares senior leaders for weekly client financial reviews. Leads, develops, and prepares the forecasts and annual budgets by communicating with the operations leaders. Performs deep dive analyses on results to identify and resolve reporting errors. Computes, tracks, and reports various KPIs. Collaborates with the operations leaders to achieve KPIs, identify and pursue cost savings opportunities, and mitigate risks.  

Essential Functions:

• Update weekly expenses and prepare forecasts by collaborating with the operations leaders to understand cost drivers, cost variances, and areas of risk and opportunity. Ensure complete understanding of volume, productivity, overtime, rate and other variances.
• Lead discussions and present results with internal leaders and the client with robust explanations versus Budget and Prior Forecasts. Effectively communicate key concerns and issues.
• Review weekly expenses to ensure costs are booked/reported properly and resolve with Accounts Payable, Payroll, and the Senior Finance Analyst.
• Prepare various reports and analyses for internal and external customers.
• Develop and enhance reporting capabilities focusing on improved accuracy, improved analysis, and workload reduction.
• Lead the reconciliation of results between internal reporting and the client’s books. Assist the client with accruals and journal entries to ensure reporting accuracy. Report and update metrics, forecasts, and results for internal reporting and within the client’s systems. 
• Prepare annual budgets focusing on cost savings, and quality and service improvements. Lead discussions with internal leaders and the client with robust YoY explanations.
• Lead the financial analysis for Continuous Improvement projects.
• Prepare various internal journal entries as needed.
• Assist and/or lead various audits and account reconciliations (e.g. payroll, 401K).
• Meet all deadlines, complete work free of material errors and very few minor errors, submit completed staff work, and perform routine and complex tasks with little oversight.
• Other duties as assigned to support company needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 years of related work experience in finance, accounting, or a similar analytical role.
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, or supply chain environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform detailed variance analysis and financial forecasting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with financial systems such as Paycor, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Oracle, Dodeca, or similar platforms preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to leadership, including senior executives and clients.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to translate complex data into high-level insights for management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and respond constructively to feedback.
• Experience with reporting, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reconciliation processes.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) are a plus but not required.

BGDC Distribution is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW