Senior Financial Analyst – International Logistics
| Company | Fortune Brands |
|---|---|
| Location | Highland Park, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in logistics finance or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience with international logistics and supply chain management.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze costs associated with international logistics, including shipping, customs duties, and tariffs.
- Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs against budgets/forecasts and identify reasons for discrepancies by business unit.
- Partner with the Digital team to enhance the inbound logistics dashboard by incorporating duty/tariff spend, providing overall oversight, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Assist with developing and managing annual logistics budgets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, including transportation modes, tariff strategies, routing, and vendor agreements.
- Develop financial models to assess the profitability of international logistics projects.
- Provide financial insights to support contract negotiations with carriers and third-party logistics providers.
- Maintain and analyze logistics data to support decision-making.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into financial systems (e.g., freight and duty standards).
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and financial policies.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks in logistics operations.
- Serve as a key financial partner to the Director of Global Transportation, providing analytical support and insights.
- Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, and finance teams to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Present financial recommendations to leadership and support strategic initiatives related to global logistics as requested.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) are a plus.
- Knowledge of international trade regulations and logistics principles.