Senior Field Finance Analyst
At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Lineage Logistics is the industry’s leading innovator in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics. Lineage’s expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste. As a result, Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In pursuit of this shared purpose we are working to build a world class Finance team.
Lineage is currently searching for a Senior Field Finance Analyst to join our growing team. Ideal candidates possess experience and/or education in finance, accounting or economics combined with strong technical skills, natural curiosity and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment. You will partner closely with site General Managers and Sales Managers to drive site level business results. As a critical member of the Field Finance team you will need to be highly effective at facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and building strong working relationships with sales and operating leaders at all levels.

Job Functions:

Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect with operating leaders at all levelsPartner closely with General Managers and Sales Managers to drive resultsDrive financial results via data analysis, including key trends, variance analysis and development of financial models for decision supportSupport annual multi-year strategic plan and business plan processes for the portfolio, including year-over-year analysis of Site, Region and Area level P&LsLead monthly site reporting and forecast processes including variance analysis and explanationsIncrease productivity by developing automated reporting and forecasting toolsMarket research, data mining and business intelligence ad-hoc projectsSupport mergers and acquisitions analysis and integration as necessaryReview and influence capital spending plans via business case, payback and profitability analysisDrive customer level business case and profitability analysis as necessaryDrive overall business analysis, understanding and actions using key performance indicators, including non-financial metricsAdditional duties as required

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required2-4+ years of relevant work experience requiredStrong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative), including the ability to solve practical problems and analyze processes for improvementExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information crisply and succinctlyStrong interpersonal skills and presence to quickly gain respect and build strong working relationships across the organization at all levelsComfort working in a hands-on, highly engaged environment and willingness to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility along with a strong work ethic and bias for actionNatural curiosity along with a high degree of enthusiasm, commitment, servant leadership skills and a willingness to challenge the status quoDemonstrated ability to lead and influence without specific authority (cross-functional, matrixed teams)Commitment to providing outstanding internal and external customer supportStrong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OutlookFamiliarity with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects), Workday and Adaptive Insights experience a plusEstimated travel 10-20% travel

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.  Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.