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Freight Innovation - Finance Data Analyst

JobRack

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Full-time


Full Job Description

Hi, I’m Gabe, the General Manager of Freight Innovation.

At Freight Innovation, creativity knows no bounds. We deliver tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs. 

Whether it's modifying existing logistics solutions or creating entirely new ones, we are dedicated to addressing the specific challenges faced by businesses.

Our comprehensive range of services includes LTL, TL, Ocean, Air, Small Parcel, Special Projects, and White Glove. This ensures that we have a solution for every requirement, no matter how complex or specialised!

Right now, we’re on the lookout for a Finance Data Analyst to join our team. 

In this role, you’ll help us streamline operations by automating processes. You’ll be auditing, analysing, and optimising our financial data and processes, developing new auditing procedures, and improving billing auditing efficiency. Over time, you’ll take on more responsibility across our accounting team.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's redefining the logistics industry, we’d love to hear from you!

So, as the new team member, your main job will be to audit, analyse, and improve our financial data and processes to boost efficiency and accuracy.

You'll also play an important role in supporting the company’s sales team by analysing data to craft compelling proposals and ensure competitive pricing strategies. 

This will make a significant impact on our overall business operations.

More specifically, you will:

🧾 Analyse data from external invoices in different formats (CSV, Excel, PDF) to evaluate rates, fees, and discounts of potential clients, enabling the sales team to offer competitive rates.

🔍 Retrieve necessary data, identify analytical requirements, derive insights, and automate processes using tools like Power BI or Power Query.

📦 Use proprietary software to generate quotes and manipulate dependencies (e.g. discounts and percentages) to produce accurate projections.

📑 Conduct weekly audits on billing data for thousands of customer shipments to ensure the accuracy of information. Then, proactively identify and rectify any errors or discrepancies that could potentially impact margins or result in unexpected charges.

💼 Translating complex sales data into disbursements for the sales staff. Ensure that commission calculations align with company policies and sales performance metrics. 

📊 Implement optimization strategies for audit and report processes, streamlining workflows, and ensuring efficiency. Develop and apply automation techniques in Excel to eliminate repetitive tasks, enhancing the accuracy and speed of regularly performed processes. 

🗓️ Report and explain financial data and audit results to management regularly. Provide insights for decision-making and improve financial presentations based on feedback,

🧾 Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as requested to address specific inquiries or to provide deeper insights into particular areas of interest (e.g. specific customer billing question)

📦 Create comprehensive reports, charts, and graphs to effectively communicate financial and business trends to management. 

📑 Work with cross-functional team and outsourced accounting firm to report and integrate financial and operational data. 

Working Hours ⏰: Full-time, with primary work hours during US EST business hours, offering flexibility for earlier start and end times based on independent tasks.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you need to have: 

✅ Profound Excel skills, as well as experience with Power Query, Pivot Tables, and Macros.

✅ Expertise in interpreting financial data to provide meaningful insights for informed decision-making.

✅ Excellent English communication skills and a professional attitude at all times.

✅ Experience in accurately preparing and analysing financial statements and reports, conducting audits, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance overall financial performance.

✅ The ability to quickly grasp new platforms and technologies essential for the role.

Bonus points if you can:

✅ Experience using Power BI.

✅ Translate feedback and insights into clear, relevant information for various audiences.

✅ Display technical proficiency in crafting data visualisations to improve comprehension.

✅ Demonstrate a friendly, adaptable demeanour when engaging with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

✅ Exhibit initiative and creativity in tackling challenges and devising inventive solutions.

The perfect fit for this role is someone adaptable and responsive, with a sharp eye for detail and strong organisational skills. We need someone who takes initiative, manages time effectively, and is a true team player. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

  • Earn a monthly salary of $1800-$2400*
  • Work remotely from anywhere in the world
  • Potential for some professional development funding
  • PTO: 25 total paid leave days, including 17 holiday (unused days are reimbursed), 5 sick, and 3 emergency
  • Partial reimbursement for government and/or supplemental health insurance programs

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.

The JobRack team are working with Freight Innovation to help them find their new team member. 

The hiring process for this position will include the following steps:

  1. Completing the application form on JobRack.
  2. Recording a short video introduction of yourself.
  3. If shortlisted, completing test tasks.
  4. Attending video interviews to discuss your previous experience and the new role in more detail.

The JobRack team has gained a full understanding of the Freight Innovation’s needs and will review, filter, screen and test candidates in line with this.

To ensure your application is considered, take the time to carefully read the job description and submit a high-quality application.

We will, of course, provide you with feedback throughout the process.

At the request of Freight Innovation, applications for this position must be submitted through JobRack and direct contact with the employer is not allowed. If you have any questions, please contact JobRack at: esther@jobrack.eu



Please note that this position requires 100% commitment and is not suitable for those seeking a side job, freelance work, or part-time employment. It is important to only apply if you intend this to be your primary and only full-time job. Any attempts to work multiple full-time jobs without the knowledge of your employer may result in termination and a ban from applying to other jobs on the JobRack site.



To make sure you receive updates on your application please add esther@jobrack.eu to your email address book.  


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