Imperative Logistics Group - Finance Business Partner

ABOUT IMPERATIVE LOGISTICS GROUP

Imperative Logistics Group is a diversified supply chain management company, offering a unique portfolio of complementary, premium logistics services. We specialize in Global Forwarding, U.S./Mexico Cross-Border Solutions, Mission Critical Domestic, Expedite Services, and Fine Arts. We propel our customers and their businesses forward keeping them at the forefront of their industries and shaping the next economy.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Finance Business Partner will be tasked with supporting and advising a growing business segment within Imperative Logistics Group. This role will be acting as a strategic advisor, linking finance to operational management for Imperative Logistics Group’s Expedite or  Global Forwarding and Fine Arts business segments. They will be collaborating closely with business leaders, providing financial insights, analytical support, and data-driven recommendations that enable better business decisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support financial and planning components of high-profile strategic and operational initiatives, offering opportunities for broad cross-functional interaction.
• Be responsible for the creation and of board materials, performance management reports, budget creation, complex data analytics, PowerPoint / PowerBI creation, and financial modeling for the business segment.
• Perform complex modeling, risk, and sensitivity analysis for development into the long-range financial plan and operating objectives.
• Support the annual budgeting process across the organization including operating expenses, capex, and cash flow budgets.
• Maintain and create reporting packages that track and measure progress of the integrated strategic roadmap against top initiatives, support certain key initiatives.
• Collaborate with company leadership to develop appropriate KPIs and dashboards to enhance reporting and operational visibility.
• Ensure financial reporting is consistent throughout the organization and that all staff are using the same set of facts to make decisions.
• Build industry and competitor knowledge, identify and track industry benchmarks.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or analytics field with exposure to finance or accounting.
• 5+ years of experience required; experience in the logistics space, investment banking, management consulting, or corporate finance.
• Preferred experience working with global organizations with high levels of complexity; direct experience in the 3PL or logistics industry is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills while being independent and resourceful.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, including senior leadership, and being resourceful in solving problems independently.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with corporate financial statements and with an ability to link decisions to financial statement impacts.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools like PowerBI.
• Experience working in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) systems like WorldTrack, Full Circle, Sylectus or CargoWise is required  
• Adaptive by Workday experience is preferred.
• Experience in programing languages like SQL, Python, DAX, and R are preferred.
• Comfort with large data sets, complex databases, facing ambiguous problems, working under tight deadlines, standard sampling techniques, and statistical analysis.

COMPENSATION

$125,000-$150,000, annually/per hour we consider a variety of factors in determining base compensation including but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, market data and geography.

LOCATION:

This is an IN-OFFICE position in one of our offices local to you. Typical hours are M-F, 8a-5p in your time zone. A hybrid schedule will be considered after onboarding and training.

This is NOT a remote position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position is in an indoor, office environment, requires the ability to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors verbally and in writing, sit for periods of time, operate typical office equipment which requires seeing and the use of a keyboard.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401k + matching contribution

• HSA + matching contribution

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance

• Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance

• ...and more!

Imperative Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.