Finance Process Improvement Analyst

Job Description
Ready to see your financial analysis influence real-world operations? Join a team where your insights help move freight, support customers, and drive business success every day.

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CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. CRST is celebrating 70+ years of grit, growth, and forward momentum - a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. At CRST, you'll be a part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence, strong partnerships, and long-term success. CRST's Dedicated Solutions team strives to provide customers with the flexibility of a private fleet - focused on speed, efficiency and value - without the expense.

We work to deliver service excellence to our retailers and producers, relentlessly working toward more consistent, dependable and high-quality delivery services to make us an invaluable part of the supply chain logistics. The Financial Analyst supports accurate financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting to help leaders understand performance and make informed decisions. This role partners closely with their direct leader and assigned business unit to analyze results, explain variances, and support planning activities.

Job Schedule

Monday - Friday; Compensation:
$63,236 - $82,228 Starting Wages (Pay Bi-Weekly) *A final amount is dependent on factors including prior relevant experience, knowledge, and location.

Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; Financial Data Integrity:
Reconcile, understand, and confirm financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity of company financial information and support the monthly close process
Variance Analysis:
Analyze monthly sales, cost, and profit variances versus forecast and plan and explain key drivers to leadership
Provide financial and analytical support to leaders, translating data into clear and actionable insights
Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc financial reports to support operational and financial decision-making
Build knowledge of business operations, financial drivers, and performance metrics within the assigned business unit
Presentation and Communication:
Present financial findings primarily to the direct leader, supporting broader leadership discussions as needed
Working Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a finance and analytical related type role
Financial Acumen:
Working knowledge of financial statements, accrual accounting, and variance analysis
Analytical Skills:
Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and explain results clearly
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Excel, financial reporting tools, SQL & Power BI
Ability to explain financial information to non-financial partners
Bachelor’s degree
Work is performed in an office environment.

Activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, using standard office equipment, and communicating with colleagues or customers. Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, or planning cycles
Data Skills:
Experience working with large data sets or financial systems
CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States.

That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees
We’re dedicated to building on our founder’s legacy to make CRST the transportation solution. Our midwestern hometown is known for its strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country.

The CRST Core Values

Safety at the Core of All We Do – Integrity in Every Decision and Action – Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities.
The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, reproductive health decision-making, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and related conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.