Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Financial Analyst is a key member of the PECO Finance and Ops team, reporting to the Finance Manager, Operations. The candidate will focus efforts towards driving down costs within the network, improving efficiencies, evaluating projects, and expanding overall reporting capabilities. The Analyst will work to develop reports and improve data driven processes to increase business intelligence and operational efficiency. This position will require an in‐depth knowledge of all Microsoft products and database creation and management. Additionally, time management, attention to detail, strong organization skills, sense of urgency and ability to interface internally with all levels of the organization are required.

This role will provide decision and planning support backed by financial and data analysis working with several teams in the Operations Group including Transportation, Inventory Planning and Procurement in US, Canada & Mexico.

This role can be based remotely (at the Finance Manager’s discretion) or at a PECO Pallet HQ office in NY or IL. Regardless of location, the role will require at least 15% of the time spent travelling to connect with field managers and better understand daily operations processes, cost drivers and priorities.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Publish key metrics by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Drive financial performance by offering insights and recommending actions to management based on comparison and analysis of actual results vs. previous periods and forecasts. 
• Responsible for FP&A reporting, including variance analysis, identifying key drivers and root causes and updating forecasting models to accurately reflect business trends.
• Participate in annual budgeting process and annual operating plan for depot costs.
• Participate in the economic evaluation and business case analysis for cost savings projects.
• Track and evaluate ex-post performance of current projects vs. business case.
• Analyses of data trend to anticipate shifts in operational performance.
• Analyze network changes and the corresponding impact on cost.
• Improve systems/processes by studying current practices and designing modifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  DESIRABLE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Organization, communication, problem solving, analytical and time management skills are essential
• Ability to interact successfully as part of a team as well as the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Attention to detail
• High energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to influence stakeholders of varying levels and areas of expertise

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field
• MBA or Master’s degree a plus
• 1 to 4 years finance experience
• Ability to take over and own existing reports
• Familiarity with budgeting process
• Experience using data from various systems
• Experience in FP&A reporting, variance analysis, etc.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Tableau, Power BI and similar tools to improve data visibility
• Quick to learn new programs and processes

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel within the US, Mexico and Canada (valid passport required), typically 15-25% of the time
• Ability to comply with relevant domestic and international travel regulations, including but not limited to, vaccine or quarantine requirements

Company Description

PECO Pallet, Inc. is an industry leader in providing four-way block pallet pooling services in North America. With a diverse portfolio of manufacturers and distributors, PECO currently services most US retailers, wholesalers, national clubs, and food services. The PECO business model is to issue (ship), collect, repair, and reissue pallets from a robust service network of 130 locations throughout North America. With the management team’s wide range of experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, PECO Pallet continues to lead the marketplace in superior quality and service by eliminating waste and driving supply chain efficiency. This commitment has led to rapid growth in manufacturing customers and distributors and reflects a strong value proposition that has been welcomed and embraced by many of the world’s largest manufacturers and retailers/wholesalers.