Job Title: Business Professional - Financial Analyst 2   Duration : 12 months  Work Location: Santa Ana, CA, USA Job Description: Job Title: Financial Analyst 2 - Warehouse Operations Finance Management Analyst Schedule: Fully On-site Education and Years of Experience 1) Bachelor's Degree 2) 5-7 years related experience required Top Three Skills: "• Strong analytical background with the ability to analyze, verify, dispute financial data/invoices • Proven record of track, measuring, analyzing, and reporting all aspects of cost management and analysis. • Accustomed to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has the ability to work under time pressures." We are seeking a qualified Contractor position for Financial Analyst 2 - Warehouse Operations Finance Management Analyst. This role will be responsible for Warehouse Operations cost management and analytics. OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES •       Analyze, verify, dispute financial data/invoices and present material in a professional manner. •       Track, measure, report, and support Internal Management (Warehouse, Contracting, and Finance) and external service providers (3PL’s) in regards to all aspects of cost management and analytics. •       Develop, implement, and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures related to cost management of warehouse operations. •       Communicate with the vendors to collect invoices and necessary backups, to reconcile issues, and to pay them timely and fairly. •       Prepare cost analysis on warehouse operations and logistics costs for use within warehouse management. •       Improve financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, and identifying trends. •       Participate in annual budget planning and cost saving activities in corporation with each unit part team. •       Issue Risk Management and support ad-hoc reports as directed by the management. •       Create supporting material, analytics, and presentations for management reviews and meetings. QUALIFICATIONS •       This position requires a strong analytical background with the ability to analyze, verify, dispute financial data/invoices and present material in a professional manner. •       Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze problems, gathering information, generating options, and driving action. •       Accustomed to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has the ability to work under time pressures. •       Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Finance, Operations Management with 7+ years of relevant experience. •       Knowledge of key supply chain/logistics processes and current best practices. •       Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and create original analyses. •       Strong interpersonal and consensus building skills. •       Previous experience using SAP WMS is desired. •       Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Excel and PowerPoint is desired. •       CPA preferred. Summary: The main functions of a financial analyst are to gather and analyze financial information; will typically conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. A typical financial analyst is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients. Job Responsibilities: � Assemble spreadsheets and draw charts and graphs used to illustrate technical reports. � Analyze financial information to produce forecast of business, industry and economic conditions for use in making investment decisions. � Interpret data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability and future trends in investment risks. Skills: � Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking. � Basic ability to work independently and manage one�s time. � Basic ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. � Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles, the financial markets, and reporting of financial data. � Basic knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting. � Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related financial software. Education/Experience: � Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required. An advanced degree in a financial discipline is preferred. � 2-4 years financial and/or accounting experience required. Powered by JazzHR