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McLane Company, Inc. · 1 day ago

Deal Desk Analyst

United States-Texas-Temple

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

McLane Company, Inc. is a leader in the distribution industry, and they are seeking a Deal Desk Analyst to provide strategic financial modeling and analysis support to the commercial team. The role involves collaborating on pricing strategies, assessing financial performance, and contributing to process improvements within the finance team.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Take ownership of assigned segments and critical accounts, offering strategic financial modeling and analysis support to the commercial team

Contribute insights on factors influencing customer performance and collaborate on the development of pricing strategies to achieve targeted profitability

Contribute to organizational value throughout the contract duration by implementing all relevant fees and adjustments as needed

Create cost/pricing proposals and analyze submitted proposals

Support the Manager and Director in providing guidance and training to other team members regarding proposals

Regularly assess the financial performance of assigned customer contracts in collaboration with the sales team, offering actionable analysis

Perform Variance Analysis by scrutinizing actual financial results compared to forecasted figures

Investigate and clarify significant variances, emphasizing key drivers and trends

Work with the department to formulate action plans to rectify any deviations from financial targets

Assist the Manager and Director with innovation and development of tools used for generating pricing strategies

Ensure documentation is maintained on the use of tools including ongoing maintenance and updates

Assist with training and utilization of pricing tools that are developed for the pricing and sales teams working cross functionally for agile enhancements to tools and processes

Conduct advanced financial analyses to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks

Deliver actionable and insightful recommendations to the sales team based on the financial insights gained from customer performance

Collaborate with the Manager and Director to improve, identify, and implement opportunities for ongoing enhancement of pricing team processes and efficiency

Track and analyze real performance against planned outcomes through modeling, providing regular updates to business partners on the factors influencing financial results in commercial activities such as sales, price, volume, mix, and operating expenses (OPX)

Proactively engage in promoting optimal business decisions

Support running and subsequent analysis of complex financial models that lead to decision-making

Perform sensitivity analysis and assess the impact of different financial variables on the organization's financial performance

Examine actual financial results in comparison to forecasted figures

Investigate and clarify significant variances, emphasizing key drivers and trends

Work collaboratively with the department to devise action plans addressing any deviations from financial

Assist in enhancing processes within the Commercial Finance team and Operations Finance function to streamline reporting, improve data accuracy, and boost efficiency

Play an active role in system implementations and upgrades to ensure the availability of dependable financial information

Qualification

Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingAdvanced ExcelFinancial Planning SoftwareBudgetingForecastingAnalytical SkillsBusiness PartnershipProblem SolverAdaptabilityTeamwork OrientedDetail OrientedCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with a focus on finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or other area relevant to role of position

Relevant proven experience may substitute for degree requirements and work-years' experience

Previous work experience in the commercial finance or Financial Planning and Analysis (FP and A) related field

Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting and ability to communicate results

Proficient in complex financial analysis and data interpretation

Drive to dig deep into complexities, resolve inconsistencies, and synthesize data to actionable insight

Advanced Excel skills, experience with financial planning software such as Oracle's Enterprise Performance and Financials Management applications, Tableau, Alteryx

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making to apply sound business judgment, research what is driving the financial statements

Ability to be process driven to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and deliver results

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Successful track record in a Lead Financial Analyst role or equivalent

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in financial processes and tools

Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior management

Ability to use creative problem solving and analytical skills to understand the advantages and limits of different analytical approaches and studies, and their findings

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off begins day one.

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Company

McLane Company, Inc.

Glassdoor3.2

McLane Company, Inc.

Founded in 1894

Temple, Texas, US

10001+ employees

http://www.mclaneco.com

H1B Sponsorship

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