What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst position at Fusion Transport?
Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
Location: Rutherford, NJ
Company: Fusion Transport
About Us:
Fusion Transport is a leading shipping and logistics company headquartered in Rutherford, NJ. We specialize in providing cutting-edge solutions to meet the dynamic needs of our global customer base. As we continue to expand our operations and enhance our services, we are looking to add a skilled FP&A Analyst to our team to support strategic decision-making and financial planning.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong proficiency in NetSuite. As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in providing financial insights, forecasting, budgeting, and supporting key financial strategies that drive the success of Fusion Transport.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, providing insights into financial performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and analyze financial trends, costs, and operational performance.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
- Analyze variances between actual and forecasted results, providing recommendations for corrective actions when necessary.
- Leverage NetSuite to track and analyze financial data, create reports, and ensure data integrity.
- Support the strategic decision-making process by providing financial analysis on new projects, acquisitions, and operational initiatives.
- Work with accounting and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial planning and analysis processes.
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with experience in the shipping and logistics industry a plus.
- Strong proficiency in NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in developing financial models, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings to non-financial stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of shipping and logistics industry trends and financial metrics is a plus.