Finance Analyst I

Job Title: Finance Analyst I Department: Finance Country: United States of America State/Province: Arkansas City: Lowell Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: This position will research, compile, and analyze financial and operational information supporting the Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Financial Planning & Analysis functions. Responsibilities will involve supporting senior management business decisions through financial and business analysis. Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Assist with analysis and review of the organization's financial performance by collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial and statistical data. Maintain databases by entering, verifying, and backing-up data. Create and develop reports and presentations on financial performance. Catalogue inbound M&A leads from various channels, including investment banks; maintain a database of key attributes of each opportunity; provide management reports on monthly inbound lead trends. Manage investor relations projects such as competitor earnings release analysis, analyst quarterly earnings estimates compilation for JBHT, and other IR-related projects as assigned by management. Analyzing past financial performance, preparing competitor analysis, and examining market trends along with commentary for management. Analyze market and internal data to identify trends/opportunities. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Business Finance, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience and training in a related field; or 1-3 years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to adapt Ability to exercise discretion Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals Ability to manage multiple priorities Experience in SQL Interest in learning new technologies/software applications Knowledge of Financial Systems Proficient in MS Office Suite, Excel and Access May have the ability to travel. Education: Bachelors: Business Administration/Management (Required), Bachelors: Finance (Required), Bachelors: Supply Chain Management (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required) Work Experience: Business Administration, Business Analysis, Finance Job Opening ID: 00499506 Finance Analyst I (Open) “This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law. Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career. Why J.B. Hunt? J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees. What are we looking for? J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.