Senior Financial Analyst / Finance Manager, Central FP&A

Company Description We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our Mission We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us! Job Description Summary Description This is a hands-on role on Expeditors’ new Central FP&A team, which runs the finance calendar, monthly forecast, annual operating plan, consolidated management reporting, and Board and earnings support. Reporting to the Director, Central FP&A, this person will build and run the models, processes, and reporting behind those cycles, and help shape how a growing FP&A function works at Expeditors. We will hire at the Senior Financial Analyst or Manager level depending on experience. At the Manager level, the role takes broader ownership of forecast and reporting cycles, leads workstreams across Finance, and reviews the work of others as the team grows. We’re looking for someone who has done strong FP&A work in a well-run finance organization, is curious about how our business makes money, and is practical, detail-oriented, and comfortable in an evolving environment. What You Do Run the Forecast and Planning Cycles Prepare and consolidate the monthly and quarterly forecast, managing timelines, templates, inputs, and version control. Gather and validate inputs from regional controllers, finance business partners, and corporate functions, resolving gaps and inconsistencies. Build and maintain the driver-based models behind the forecast, annual operating plan, and long-range plan. Prepare planning assumptions, templates, scenarios, and review materials for the annual operating plan and long-range plan. Partner with corporate function leaders to prepare their operating expense forecasts and budgets, including headcount and cost center inputs, bringing consistency to cost centers planned today without finance support. Maintain the finance calendar and track significant strategic initiatives so their financial impact is reflected in the plan and forecast. Analyze forecast accuracy and variances to actuals, and recommend improvements to methods and assumptions. Deliver Management, Board, and Earnings Reporting Prepare monthly management reporting on results, drivers, risks, opportunities, and outlook. Draft clear commentary on what changed, why it changed, and what it means for the outlook. Prepare analyses and supporting materials for Board meetings and the earnings process, working with senior Finance leaders and Investor Relations. Ensure reporting is accurate, reconciled to reported results, well documented, and delivered on time. Build Models and Analysis Analyze business performance, cost, headcount, and productivity to support leadership decisions. Build scenario and sensitivity analyses that make key assumptions transparent. Apply consistent modeling standards for structure, documentation, and quality review. Improve Processes and Systems Document and imp…

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