AJC Logistics: Senior Fp&A Analyst

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This person will play a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making by providing comprehensive financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. This position will work closely with senior leadership, delivering insights that enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Strong opportunity for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): (50%)

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes for the company's logistics operations.

• Develop detailed financial models to support strategic initiatives and capital allocation decisions.

• Analyze financial performance trends and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.

• Support business units and become a subject matter expert. Develop relationships with the leadership teams

• Act as a trusted advisor, offering actionable recommendations to optimize costs and enhance profitability.

• Reporting: (20%)

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management, ensuring accuracy and clarity.

• Prepare and analyze monthly budget to actuals variances and provide detailed explanations.

• Prepare weekly forecasts and distribute them to commercial leaders.

• Prepare monthly financial, functional and dashboards and distribute them to executive, functional and commercial leaders.

• Present key insights and recommendations to stakeholders through reports

• Adhoc report requests as needed

• Accounting & Month - end close Support: (30%)

• Balance, analyze and report Gross Profit for various Business Units.

• Prepare Payroll & Labor Actual vs. Plan analysis (Dollars & FTE).

• Calculate commissions along with Management Incentives and submit to accounting for posting.

Qualification, Skills, and Education requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or a related finance role.
• Experience supporting month-end financial review processes, including variance analysis, management reporting, and business performance analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Business Central) and business intelligence/data visualization platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends, and provide actionable business insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, and financial statement analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of management and cross-functional teams, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong customer service orientation.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Experience with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) is a plus.

Schedule

• This is a hybrid role with three(3) days per week in our corporate office in Dunwoody.