What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst - Corporate Overheads position at CHEP?
We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst, in Atlanta or Orlando, to support overhead cost management and financial planning across a North America region. This role partners closely with finance and business leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic insights that improve operational performance and decision-making.
You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting leadership with data-driven insights, and enhancing processes that enable efficiency and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including profitability reviews, variance analysis, and financial modelling, to support business decisions and optimize performance.
- Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic business goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., supply chain, commercial, sales) to provide actionable insights that enhance financial decision-making and operational outcomes.
- Provide analytical support for business case development, cost analysis, and evaluation of strategic initiatives to ensure informed decision-making.
- Drive process improvements by supporting the implementation and optimization of financial tools, automation efforts, and standardized processes.
- Perform post-investment reviews to assess the performance of strategic initiatives and recommend corrective actions where needed.
- support efforts to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial data quality, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financial information.
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, including pricing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and performance tracking, to drive business improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Lead and deliver regular financial reporting, including monthly results and mid-month forecasts
- Analyze overhead costs and provide insights to support cost control and optimization
- Partner with finance teams and business leaders to develop accurate budgets and forecasts
- Monitor financial performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities
- Prepare and deliver clear, actionable reporting and commentary for stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
- Support month-end close activities, including accrual reviews and financial analysis
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to align financial plans with business objectives
- Contribute to special projects, including process improvements and cross-functional initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis or a related finance role
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a multinational or complex business environment
- Advanced degree (MBA, Finance, Accounting, or similar)
- Experience partnering with business leaders and supporting strategic initiatives
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and analysis
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
What You’ll Bring
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and solve problems
- Strong business partnering skills and the ability to influence decision-making
- Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-financial stakeholders
Work Environment
- Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and business transformation initiatives