Senior Financial Analyst

Why RealCold?

Established in 2022, RealCold was founded to address the unmet needs of the food cold chain sector. By combining high-growth strategic locations, state-of-the-art facilities, and exhaustive offerings that include traditional storage programs and diverse value-added services (including DTC), the company has positioned itself as a collaborative and integrated provider for food retailers, producers, and distributors. This mission is reinforced through its highly bespoke solutioning and customer-centric approach. The RealCold platform operates a national, omni-channel network, inclusive of traditional storage offerings, as well as comprehensive direct-to-consumer programs, which can reach the majority of U.S. consumers within 1- or 2-day ground service.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to partner directly with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Operating Team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the role will play a critical part in driving operational performance by delivering actionable insights, financial modeling, and data-driven recommendations. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of business operations and productivity metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted financial partner to the COO and the Operating Team, providing ongoing analysis of operational performance, productivity, and efficiency of drivers
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across operations, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for executive decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and other business units to evaluate performance and recommend optimization strategies
• Become an internal subject matter expert on several different systems and drive continuous improvement around financial data to support enterprise growth
• Lead variance analysis, including actuals vs. forecast/budget, with a focus on operational drivers
• Support business case development for new initiatives, investments, and process improvements
• Design and enhance dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into operational metrics
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting accuracy, and analytical capabilities
• Support monthly Financial Statement Close Review & Analysis with the operating locations

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline is required; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or operational finance roles
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills
• Experienced in partnering with senior leadership, ideally within operations-focused environments
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems and data visualization tools

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to synthesize large datasets into meaningful insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Experience with Sage Intacct a plus
• Experience in high-growth or operationally complex environments
• Familiarity with productivity metrics, cost optimization strategies, and operational KPIs
• Proactive mindset with a strong bias toward problem-solving and continuous improvement

Work Requirements:

• Typical workweek is standard 40 hours with some overtime
• Travel may be required based on business needs

Physical Work Environment:

• Time will generally be spent in an office setting, with some project efforts required in warehouse(s)
• Environment may be fast paced

Physical Requirements:

This is not an all-inclusive list, but it is intended to give an overview physical requirement for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Continually: Sit, walk, speak, and hear
• Continually: Type, write, and read
• Occasionally: Stand, reach, lift push and carry up to 15 lbs

RealCold is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in providing employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.