Financial Analyst, Operations

Position Summary

The Business / Financial Analyst provides support to the local management team, including financial reporting and control, income management, debt management, submitting invoices for payment, and accurately billing clients for services rendered. Associates are expected to meet company objectives in performance, safety, and quality and to comply with all corporate and site‑specific policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal financial reporting and analysis accurately and timely.
• Analyze records of operations, trends, costs, revenues, commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
• Report actual results and perform variance analysis versus plan.
• Assist operations with cost budgets, quarterly forecasts, and other financial planning activities.
• Publish periodic financial reports (e.g., accounts payable, freight and consumable metrics) for department owners and leadership.
• Perform analytical reviews to identify trends and opportunities; recommend improvements to drive cost efficiencies.
• Produce cost quotes, strategic business cases, risk assessments, and ad‑hoc analyses.
• Participate in special projects, including process improvement and financial tools development/implementation.
• Manage financial process improvements, key performance indicators, and tracking of strategic initiatives.
• Support internal and external financial and system audits.
• Plan, organize, and manage workload to meet monthly financial reporting deadlines.
• Ensure swift payment of invoices and confirm accuracy of charges and expenses for billing.
• Manage Accounts Payable process: coordinate purchasing, track vendor invoices, and handle revenue accruals.
• Month‑end close responsibilities: journal entries, corporate submissions, expense management, budget support, and ad‑hoc analysis.
• Prepare month‑end journal entries focused on cost accruals.
• Complete the monthly Client Profitability Model.
• Order and maintain inventory of office supplies.
• Attend meetings, document and distribute minutes, and create/disseminate communications and reports.
• Design and develop presentations; communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and others on behalf of site management.
• Schedule and meet with vendors to maintain competitive pricing.
• Work with Operations team to develop budgets and forecasts for financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting, FP&A, or finance experience.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and influencing abilities.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to partner with associates at all organizational levels.
• Proven leadership, intellectual curiosity, and ability to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Capability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, verbal).

Pay

Base pay range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

Information about DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division.

Work Environment

The role requires frequent use of hands to handle objects, reach with arms, and occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Employees use computer and telephone equipment and need both close and distance vision. Travel by plane and automobile is required. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise levels and rare exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals.