Financial Analyst
As FourKites’ Financial Analyst, you will be expanding the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function in our high-growth environment. You will be responsible for the analysis of FourKites’ financial results and support the annual financial operating budgets and forecasts. You will prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses of financial performance for investor and executive review. Working with teammates in the US, India & Netherlands, you will partner with operational teams and key business leaders across our global organization in order to support the success of the business, while maintaining healthy financial practices.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead preparation of financial reporting package for internal management reporting, highlighting key business issues, revenue trends, cash analysis and functional expenses
- Analyze budget vs actual figures from the income statement company wide, by region and by department, summarizing in concise reports for the business unit leads
- Compile financial metrics for quarterly Board meetings
- Navigate financial reporting under both GAAP & Management books
- Support annual operating plan and monthly forecasting process
- Support Financial Reporting/Planning system implementation to improve efficiencies and visibility across organization
- Provide project management support for the overall Finance team
- Identify potential efficiencies in day to day work and implement automation tools/techniques to streamline
- Maintain & leverage tools and systems to ensure quick, reliable access to data and information tools
About the team:
From our VP of Finance to our Staff Accountants, our team is full of smart, lighthearted and dedicated team members. They work hand in hand with every function at FourKites to help plan and optimize our fiscal year. Teamwork and collaboration are a huge part of the Finance function, as no task is too big or too small for them to complete. Their interests run the gamut, as the team is made up of world travelers, sports fanatics, gamers, outdoor junkies and TV show connoisseurs.
Who you are:
- Extremely detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the desire to learn, grow & seek increased responsibility
- Ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment across all facets of the Company
- Strong interpersonal and consultative communication skills with well-developed presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadline pressures effectively
- Familiarity with business and financial modeling in P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
- High technical acumen with a comfortability learning new enterprise software systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics preferred (Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering also welcome)
- 1-2 years of experience in corporate finance, banking, management consulting or high-growth start up
- Experience in agile & fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel / PowerPoint skills
- Familiarity with financial analysis and planning software applications (Intacct, NetSuite, Adaptive Insights)
- SQL / Python / VBA & general systems integration experience a plus
- SFDC experience is a plus
FourKites is the largest predictive supply chain visibility platform, delivering real-time visibility and predictive analytics for the broadest network of Global 1000 companies and third-party logistics firms. Using a proprietary algorithm to calculate shipment arrival times, FourKites enables customers to lower operating costs, improve on-time performance and strengthen end-customer relationships. With a network of more than four million GPS/ELD devices, FourKites covers all modes, including truckload, LTL, ocean, rail, intermodal, last mile and parcel. The platform is optimized for mobile and equipped with market-leading end-to-end security.
**If you cannot successfully complete the application process through the FourKites website because of the education field, please send your resume and a brief message to [email protected]