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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
The Lead Financial Analyst - Logistics role provides comprehensive financial analysis, planning, and forecasting related to freight, duty, brokerage, warehouse and tariff spend. You will lead continuous improvement, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver insightful updates. You will track and interpret important logistics performance metrics to support strategic decision-making and cost-optimization projects. You will help strengthen financial visibility across global logistics and ensuring cost management. You will lead month-end close activities, including preparation and management of freight and duty accruals. Ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standards.
You will report to our Senior Finance Manager - ISC.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead month end activities related freight and duties, transfer price adjustments related to duties, and warehousing spend, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to guide next steps
Manage tracking of tariff costs including actuals, forecasting and risk
Drive continuous forecast process improvements with identifying cost drivers and coordinating inputs and related templates
Develop annual operating plan (AOP) which includes setting freight and duty rates in the annual cost roll process impacting business unit margins and logistics absorption
Track key logistics metrics and partner with logistics team and leadership to drive improvements
Provide financial approval and consultation for productivity project tracking and reporting to leadership
Provided financial analysis for the Request for Proposal process of the Third Party Logistics Provider at the Indianapolis Distribution Center along with continued tracking and cost comparisons of Rockwells Distribution centers including cost per line analysis and productivity calculations
Finance support for Cass Freight Audit and Payment provider transition and Transportation Management System implementation
The Essential - You Will Have:
Bachelors Degree
Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have
BS or BA in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5-8 years experience in Finance or Accounting within financial planning and analysis
Experience communicating the business reasons for financial results
Customer-focused, with a interest in understanding the strategy and priorities of the departments that they support
Experience with accounting and financial reporting concepts
Experience leading standardization efforts
Experience exploring data, challenging assumptions, and looking for deeper insights to improve financial clarity
What We Offer:
Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401k
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
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