FP&A Analyst

With roots that trace back over 70 years, Alba Wheels Up has evolved through a successful merger into a stalwart in the logistics industry. The company was conceived with a vision to ensure customer compliance with regulations while orchestrating the efficient and timely transfer of freight and information. The infusion of a strategic investment from Southfield Capital in March 2021 further propelled the Alba group towards accelerated growth organically and via acquisitions. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, coupled with unparalleled service standards, Alba Wheels Up is spearheading innovation in global trade. The company’s regulatory insights and leadership have paved the way for participation in pilot programs, and its avant-garde approach ensures early adoption of novel Customs and Border Protection technologies and enabling our client’s superior ROI.

Job Summary:

As an FP&A and Data Analyst reporting to the FP&A Manager, your role will encompass providing robust support in data analysis, new systems, and finance. You will work in close conjunction with business unit heads to foster the development of incisive data analytics, reporting, implementation of emerging technologies (including BI and AI), formulating strategies, and generating financial projections.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in financial forecasting, reporting, and tracking of operational metrics.
• Analyze financial data and construct financial models for decision-making support.
• Conduct in-depth client profitability analyses and scrutinize departmental costs.
• Develop acumen to identify changes and opportunities for business improvement through automation.
• Perform historical data analysis, variance analysis, trend identification, and develop recommendations for enhancements.
• Facilitate collaboration with the FP&A Manager, CFO, Controller, and accounting team for precise and prompt financial reporting.
• Take part the cost analysis by establishing and enforcing policies and protocols.
• Provide analysis of trends, forecasts, and advocate actions for optimization.
• Foster process improvements, including the formulation of standard and ad-hoc reports, analytical tools, and dashboards.
• Elevate productivity through the development of automated reporting and forecasting tools, incorporating BI and AI where applicable.
• Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comparisons.
• Engage in M&A analysis, consolidation reporting, due diligence, and integration.
• Utilize Business Intelligence (BI) tools to deliver profound and timely insights into business performance.
• Conduct competitor analysis, scrutinize market trends, and provide articulate commentary to the Leadership team.
• Actively participate in digital Finance transformation by pinpointing areas for technology incorporation and process streamlining, with a focus on AI and data analytics solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Previous experience in Data Analysis, process automation, Accounting, or FP&A.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis.
• Ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving prowess.
• Professionalism and confidentiality are paramount.
• Team player with the capability to operate autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel and Business Intelligence (BI) experience.
• Familiarity with BI and AI technologies and data analytics tools is advantageous.

Alba Wheels Up is an Equal Opportunity Employer.