Job Description

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America. We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. 48forty Solutions is truly Pallet Management Made Simple. Our operations workforce is the heart and soul of our business. We are currently looking for a FINANCE ANALYST.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

The FINANCE ANALYST will be required to support operational reporting and analytical needs as we continue to grow our national footprint.  This role demands excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to recommend and implement strategies.

• Manage operations financial reporting and forecasting processes
• Develop and provide key metrics to all levels of the management team (e.g. throughput and production analytics, core/materials cost and quality reporting)
• Support monthly and weekly inventory reporting and forecasting
• Report and track capital expenditure program status and asset utilization metrics
• Develop and support plant tracking & analysis
• Create reporting and analytics for major spend categories
• Partner with accounting and operations to support integration and synergy reporting
• Support month end management reporting processes and deliverables
• Prepare annual budget, working with various functions
• Lead various ad hoc reporting and analytics projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree is required. Economics, finance, accounting, or related field is preferred
• CPA and/or MBA a plus

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 years of finance experience with background in financial analysis, preferably with manufacturing company
• Operational finance experience a plus with ability to work across multiple entities and/or functions

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Data Warehouses. Experience with Business Intelligence a plus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong understanding of both financial and operational processes
• Ability to provide meaningful and accurate financial information
• Good analytical skills; ability to understand and interpret financial results
• Ability to work across multiple entities and / or functional areas
• Capacity to perform at a high level in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Ability to convert detailed financial analysis into summaries and provide comments
• Quick learner, self-motivated, team player
• Position may be remotely based with ability to travel

CHALLENGES:

• Travel Requirements (25%)
• Working across time zones

MEASURES:

• Sales Growth
• Profit/Margin
• Internal Employee/Customer Feedback
• Project completion/success rate
• Improvement in plant cost performance

48forty Solutions offers competitive pay and benefits to all full-time employees. 48forty Solutions is also pleased to offer a full benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days.

48forty Solutions requires that none of its employees are excluded from doing business with the Federal government. All newly hired individuals are promptly screened through the E-Verify electronic employment authorization program run by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.

• Drug-free workplace. EOE. D/M/F/V
• MUST be 18 years of age or older

At 48forty Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. All employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities, as needed.