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 Field Finance Analyst to join our Redistribution 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 Warehouse Operations, Account Management, Sales and Finance leaders to drive overall financial results within the Lineage Redistribution business unit. As a critical member of the Field Finance team, you will need to be effective as a member of cross-functional teams and building strong working relationships with Account Management, Warehouse Operations, Shared Services and Leadership Team.

Job Functions:

• Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect with operating leaders at all levels
• Partner closely with Finance Manager supporting all activities within the Redistribution Leadership Team to drive results
• Drive financial results via data analysis, including key trends, variance analysis and development of financial models for decision support
• Support annual strategic plan and business plan processes for the portfolio, including year-over-year analysis of Site, Region and Area level P&Ls
• Lead monthly site reporting and forecast processes including variance analysis and explanations
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting and forecasting tools
• Research & Create ad-hoc reporting as needed from Redi specific ERP system (SAGE 100) as part of supporting finance and accounting operations, and, for concept and DC reporting needs.
• Market research, data mining and business intelligence ad-hoc projects
• Review and influence capital spending plans via business case, payback and profitability analysis
• Drive customer level business case and profitability analysis as necessary
• Drive overall business analysis, understanding and actions using key performance indicators, including non-financial metrics
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• 2-4+ years of relevant work experience required
• Strong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative), including the ability to solve practical problems and analyze processes for improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information crisply and succinctly
• Strong interpersonal skills and presence to quickly gain respect and build strong working relationships across the organization at all levels
• Comfort 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 action
• Natural curiosity along with a high degree of enthusiasm, commitment, servant leadership skills and a willingness to challenge the status quo
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without specific authority (cross-functional, matrixed teams)
• Commitment to providing outstanding internal and external customer support
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Familiarity with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects), Workday and Adaptive Insights experience a plus
• Estimated travel <10% travel

Lineage Team Members:

• Lead with our core values:  Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold, Servant Leadership
• Continually meet internal and external customer expectations through collaborative teamwork and a willingness to help and support others
• Commit to a culture of safety, promote a safe work environment through personal actions and identification of any safety concerns
• Demonstrate a natural curiosity about the business and take initiative to continually improve performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and innovation.