Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Location

Byhalia, MS, US, 38611

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Service Market Logistics (SML) is an organization within Volvo Group Truck Operations (GTO). Our responsibilities are to design, manage and optimize the supply chain of aftermarket parts for all Volvo Group brands. In North America we support Mack and Volvo Trucks, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta, and several Volvo Bus brands. The scope of SML includes transport of material to warehouses, inventory management, management of packaging, and dealer order fulfillment. We ensure that all logistics services are delivered with world class operational excellence utilizing LEAN tools.

We operate the Central Distribution Center in Byhalia, MS as well as Regional Distribution Centers across the NA region. The Byhalia CDC is a 1.2 million square foot facility located approximately 25 miles southeast of Memphis, TN. We operate in two shifts, employing approximately 600 union employees. Many growth opportunities wait for leaders who are willing to join our team. We are actively working to establish teams which will take maximum advantage of the diversity in our differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, and nationality. Our DNA is built upon our Volvo Production System (Lean) and our Volvo Values (Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance) are guiding us to continue to succeed in this industry.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with various departments to increase cost awareness.

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of cost-benefit calculation

• Provide financial guidance and support to operations.

• Work with Automation and digitalization of data

• Prepare and post monthly closing entries and perform other closing activities.

• Administer and maintain financial controls and financial systems.

• Participate in regional groups as necessary.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI and QlikView is highly desired. Some programming experience: Python preferred. Experience in SAP FI and Essbase is also an added advantage.

• Analytical Skills: Recognizing patterns in data, information, or events, drawing logical conclusions, and making recommendations for action

• Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments

Soft Skills:

• Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively

• Professionalism: Dealing directly and forthrightly with people and problems, persisting to get the job done, and managing personal responses and stress

• Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required - or higher - standards, and pitching in to get the job done

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA, CMA, or CPA is desirable

• Minimum 3 years related financial, manufacturing, or public accounting work experience

Professional Skills:

• Self-directed and self-motivated

• Strong analytical and process skills

• Proactive problem-solving and identification of improvement actions

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

• Continuous Improvement

• Other tasks assigned to support department

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group's manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group's customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Job Category: Finance

Organization: Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 8981

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Memphis