Asset Manager

Our professional Team Members are committed to providing service excellence and are passionate about going above and beyond to exceed our customer’s expectations. We are looking for individuals who have integrity with strong initiative and relentless attention to detail to do the right thing. We continue to find ways to innovate, lead and make a positive difference in the world. Join our successful team and have an impact on sustainability, one day at a time. PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator. PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our Team Members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our Team Members and offer the following benefits: Competitive Wage Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 100% Tuition reimbursement for Team Members 75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents First Time Home Buying Assistance 401K Match and Profit Sharing Performance Driven Bonuses Job Summary: The Associate Business Analyst position will be responsible for understanding and measuring the performance of a Business Unit; creating weekly, monthly, and annual financial forecasts; and assisting in the month end financial close process. The individual will support the Business Analyst in their efforts to work in conjunction with management, our buying team, and sales team serving as the Strategic Finance Business Partner responsible of the Business Unit’s P/L results. Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions: Onboarding/Team Member Experience: Develops a strong understanding of all aspects of the business unit’s operation and has a thorough understanding of the company’s accounting procedures, from material receipt through processing, shipment, and collections in order to provide valuable insight. Assists in month end close process as required and completes inventory valuation monthly with sales, admin, and operations.  Develops an efficient and effective weekly forecasting process that produces accurate, achievable results that align with the business's strategic objectives. Works with management on improving efficiencies, through metric reporting and capital justification of new equipment and or processes.  Creates forecasts and performance targets for each cost center.  Assists in the preparation and analysis of the operating plans and assigned budgets, including explanation of any assumptions used.   Develops strategic and frequently discussed KPIs that drive the Business Unit forward. Presents Actionable Insights and recommendations to business leaders based on a thorough understanding of financial and operational results. Prepares, interprets and develops presentation of financial analyses which can include: weekly operational reviews, monthly and quarterly cost center reviews for Director/Plant Manager/ELT, along with other ad hoc analysis as needed.  Supports Gross Margin improvement through proforma account analysis/proposals for new accounts, margin analysis, and action items for current accounts with low to no margin.  Designs Tableau dashboards to provide actionable information to business leaders. Manages projects related to Margin Improvement opportunities. Maintains the highest level of commitment to production a high-quality work product while focusing on ethics, integrity, and compliance. Performs other related duties as assigned. PADNOS Expectations of all Team Members: Adheres to all PADNOS Policies and Procedures. Always conducts self in a manner consistent with PADNOS Values. Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all contacts. Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position. Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates. Maintains the privacy of all company proprietary information. Treats visitors, vendors, customers, and team members with dignity and respect. Can safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.  Supervisory Responsibilities: None Required/Desired Qualifications & Motor/Sensory/Physical Requirements: Education, Training, and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field. 1-3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or a similar position supporting business decisions. Previous experience with Tableau or Power BI is preferred. Experience building decision models is required. Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Solutions oriented, capable of identifying risk with a focus on collaborating with leadership to develop processes to eliminate or mitigate the risks. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to enable effective messaging within all levels of the organization. Must possess a thorough understanding of MS Excel and MS Office. Must posses a strong attention to detail and exceptional presentation skills. Must be an innovative, strategic thinker and possess a basic understanding of analytical methods along with the ability to integrate and interpret complex data from a variety of financial and operational sources. Must be intellectually curios and evidence driven. Must be comfortable challenging long-standing assumptions and company leaders to ensure that decisions are made with proper consideration. Motor/Sensory/Physical Requirements:  Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and performing repetitive motions. Moderate to high level of mental and/or visual fatigue and eyestrain may result from looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasional bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment. The ability to travel occasionally as needed (approximately 5% travel).   The above information has been designed to describe the general nature and level of work performed as noted. 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.