Associate Financial Analyst

Company Overview:

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain management services, and a family-owned and operated company that has been providing smart logistics solutions for the world's leading retailers and manufacturers for 60+ years. Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.  

Join our team at NRS, Inc. and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional transportation and logistics services. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are committed to providing our employees with a positive work environment and opportunities for growth and development. Apply now and be a part of our success story! 

Job Overview:

The Associate Financial Analyst is crucial for providing analytical support to our financial and operational leadership, enhancing decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling. This role is key to optimizing financial planning and analysis functions, directly affecting the company's profitability.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analytical reviews of revenue streams and associated expenses to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and historical data, providing root cause analysis and insights to guide financial strategies.
• Develop detailed customer-based Profit and Loss statements to assess individual account profitability and inform strategic decisions.
• Design and maintain financial models to assist Executives and Operational stakeholders in making well-informed decisions, enhancing overall business performance.
• Data extraction, transformation, and reporting automation. data cleansing and analyzing large datasets to support business analytics.
• Collaborate with operational managers to construct financial forecasting models, employing analytics to predict weekly profitability with precision.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, identify potential financial risks, recommending process optimizations, and advocate for the elimination of non-value-added activities.
• Support management in executing ad-hoc projects, contributing to the company’s agile response to emerging business challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A BA/BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred, establishing a solid foundation in financial analysis and business acumen.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within the Transportation and Logistics industry, demonstrating an understanding of sector-specific financial dynamics.
• Proficient in Power BI, DAX, and M (Power Query); advanced SQL skills with expertise in CASE statements, data type conversions, subqueries, temporary table creation, and window functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for financial modeling.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential financial matters.
• Strong communication and technical skills for effective collaboration and presentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility for travel as needed, supporting the company’s operations and strategic initiatives across various locations.

Physical Demands:

• Extended Sitting: Primarily desk-based with prolonged computer use.
• Computer Use: Frequent operation of computers and office equipment, requiring manual dexterity.
• Eye Strain and Repetitive Motion: Risk from continuous screen use and repetitive tasks like typing.
• Office Navigation:  Light walking and standing for meetings and tasks within the office.
• Light Lifting: Occasional handling of objects up to 20 pounds.

Eeo Statement:

NRS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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