Financial Analyst - Logistics

Job Description

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool, we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the bookends of our success. Our employees work with a passion to never settle and always improve, enabling us to push the status quo and change the lives of our users.

Behind our doors, you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. You’ll also have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to accelerate your professional growth.

Your Role on Our Team

As a Financial Analyst, you will support and help drive the financial performance of our transportation and logistics operations across all modes of transportation. This role offers significant exposure to cross-functional partners and senior leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for a high-performing analyst looking to grow into broader finance or leadership roles.

You will play a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis, while also contributing to ongoing transportation visibility and system enhancement initiatives.

You’ll Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support for supply chain and logistics operations, specifically all modes of transportation across all facilities
• Partner with our external freight payment and audit provider to ensure carriers are paid accurately and on time, avoiding service disruptions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify financial risks and opportunities tied to operational plans and execution
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify root causes of variances, and communicate actuals and forecasts with clear, concise narratives for Finance and Operational leadership
• Prepare and present financial insights and recommendations that support cost control, efficiency, and profitability improvement
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and eliminating non–value-added activities and streamlining financial processes
• Develop ad hoc and “what-if” financial analyses to support decision-making in a fast-paced environment
• Gain exposure to transportation systems, data, and reporting tools, with opportunities to contribute to future enhancements and automation efforts
  
  

The TOOLS You’ll Bring With You

• 2 years of experience in Finance or Accounting; Operations, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to summarize insights from large data sets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to various levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  
  

Growth and Development Opportunity

• High visibility role with regular interaction with senior finance and supply chain leadership
• Opportunity to build strong business acumen across logistics, operations, and systems
• Clear pathway for advancement and/or broader finance leadership roles based on performance
• Hands-on experience supporting a rapidly growing, complex supply chain organization
  
  

We Provide These Great Perks And Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
  
  

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.