Sr Financial Analyst, Commercial (Finance)
Primary Responsibilities:
Support the development of costing and pricing models for warehousing and value added service solution proposals that support company's revenue growth and profitability improvement. Utilize financial acumen and analytical skills to develop and maintain costing and pricing models for new and existing business. Partner with other internal functions to develop best-in-class proposals
• Work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, IT, FP&A, PMO, Transport, etc.) on understanding customer operations and obtaining detailed cost estimates in order to develop commercial terms and pricing new business proposals; Develop and calculate pricing structures for new and existing customers
• Prepare Investment Memos, pricing simulations, and high-level pricing summaries to facilitate internal discussions with management and executive leadership
• Lead and organize pricing review meetings and collaboration among various departments; Analyze, create, and adjust customer profitability reports
• Support the development of pricing strategies and partner with business development and other departments to deliver value to our customers and shareholders
• Prepare accurate and professional cost estimates, pricing, and financial analyses for customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs) packages, sales proposals, and Americold capital investment proposals
• Maintain and utilize internal pricing tools, costing models, and exploration of new pricing methodologies; Develop business cases using financial modeling techniques to support client proposals and internal initiatives
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making support for key business activities; Utilize data reporting tools such as BPC, SAP, Microsoft Power BI, and other tools as necessary to deliver data-driven decisions to senior management
• Lead in reporting and analysis of key performance metrics and provide findings and recommendations to achieve strategic objectives
• Develop and calculate pricing structures for new and existing customers.
What Experience and Education You Need:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics
• 3+ years in financial analysis, pricing, or a logistics-related role
• Highly proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and take on ownership of projects; Proven problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively and strategically
• Experience in financial statement analysis and financial modeling; Ability to commercialize and evaluate deals and projects
• Possess good understanding of supply chain elements, particularly warehousing, associated costs and a transactional pricing environment
• Proven ability to communicate and present complex data in a persuasive and consultative manner; Requires proven success at creating persuasive proposals and presentations
• Strong project management to meet aggressive deadlines; Ability to partner with teams in all areas of the company to ensure implementation and maintenance of the highest standard
What Could Set You Apart :
• MBA and/or certifications a plus
• Proficiency in BPC, SAP, Power BI, SQL/Access and Visio are a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment of positively changing expectations and culture; Progressive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
• Must enjoy discussing and/or documenting project scope, approaches, and status updates; Must be business savvy, possess financial acumen and demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• Requires some travel by automobile and airplane up to 10% of the time
• May require to visit facility environments in temperatures at or below freezing
• May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools
• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We Offer :
Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
ABOUT US
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
