Financial Analyst

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying. Job area: Controlling/Reporting The Financial Analyst provides support to the local management team that may include, but is not limited to financial reporting and control, income management, debt management, submitting invoices for payment for Accounts Payable and accurately billing clients for services rendered. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Play a significant role in the accurate and timely preparation of internal financial reporting and analysis. Analyzes records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses Reporting of actual results and analysis vs. plan Assist operations regarding cost budgets, quarterly forecasts and other financial planning activities Publish periodic financial reports, including but not limited to: accounts payable, freight and consumable metrics, to provide department owners and leadership visibility to financial results Perform analytical reviews of financial information to identify trends/opportunities. Recommend improvements to drive cost efficiencies in balance with operational needs and capabilities Produce cost quotes, strategic business cases, risk assessment and other ad-hoc analysis in support of the business Participate in special projects as required, including process improvement and financial tools development and implementation Management of financial process improvements, Key Performance Indicators and tracking of strategic initiatives Support of various internal and external financial and system audits Plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the company's monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner Ensure swift payment of invoices Collect and confirm accuracy of all charges and expenses for a file to be billed Manage Accounts Payable process: coordinate purchasing and tracking of vendor invoices through the system and associated revenue accruals Financial: Month-end close responsibilities: journal entries, corporate submissions, expense management, budgetary support for cost centers and ad hoc analysis. Prepare month-end journal entries – focused on cost accruals Complete the monthly Client Profitability Model Order and maintain inventory of office supplies Attend meetings as required, documentation & distribution of meeting minutes, etc. Handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional, mature, discreet and secure manner Create and disseminate various communications & reports Creates or Assists with the design and development of presentations Effectively communicate with employees, customers, suppliers & others on behalf of site management Scheduling and meeting with vendors to ensure competitive pricing is maintained Work with Operations team to develop Budgets and Forecast for Financial performance SKILLS & ABILITIES Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably within the area of Accounting or Finance. A minimum of 5 years of accounting, FP&A or finance experience is required Computer Skills: Candidate must possess intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (i.e. Pivot Tables, Formulas, VLOOKUP functions) Mathematical Skills: Strong Math skills with focused attention to detail Other Skills: The candidate must possess the ability to partner with associates at all levels of the organization. Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and influencing skills are required. This position requires a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity and proven leadership skills. The ability to work well in a dynamic environment, think creatively and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. J-18808-Ljbffr