Finance Segment Manager - Remote - Indianapolis

Ryder System, Inc.

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Accounting & Tax
Banking & Finance
Indianapolis
Remote

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of financial concepts and principles such as operating margin, EBT, cash flow, balance sheet, cost of capital, depreciation, ROE, etc
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
Ability to present information and ideas clearly and understandably to others
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with ability to derive innovative solutions with little direction
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required Accounting, Finance or related field
Master's degree preferred MBA
Four (4) years or more Accounting and/or Finance experience required
Four (4) years or more Transportation, Logistics, or equivalent industry preferred

Responsibilities

Provide financial support to all levels of operations team, including reporting to assist in managing financial goals. Reporting also includes support for non-financial goals and metrics.
Assist with closing books, forecasting balance of year financials, and creating annual plans and budgets
Review various month end reports including actual versus budget variances
General ledger research to ensure all possible billing opportunities and cost savings are captured.
Consolidate, prepare, and analyze financial data to understand cause-and-effect relationships and identify drivers. Candidate will be expected to perform a broad spectrum of analyses which will require data gathering and extraction from various sources
Coordinate with Operations, Finance, Accounting, IT, and Sales to consolidate and understand financial results and communicate findings to upper management
Present close results, operational data, and forecasts in written and verbal formats to senior leadership
Ability to arrive at conclusions and give recommendations to management based on information obtained
Develop ad-hoc reports and analyses as requested by leadership
Analyze and prepare annual overhead budget and forecast updates as needed.
Assist Director of Operations monthly in managing to Plan and providing necessary variance analysis.
Provide tools and perspectives to assist operation’s management in planning, directing operations and controlling costs.
Assist in understanding the cost parameters of our business model, including labor, running costs, and fixed costs among others
Proactively identify financial opportunities in the business and communicate findings to necessary parties
Partner with various teams across the organization, including tax team, licensing, rental , UVS, operations, sales, finance, SSC, and asset management on various requests and projects
Develop, implement, and maintain consistent processes for data quality control
Provide financial training to operations staff, including policies, procedures and financial tools
Participate in various miscellaneous projects as required
Additional Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Finance Segment Manager in this role?

The main responsibilities include providing financial analysis, planning, and data mining support for Fleet Management Solutions, supporting Field Finance, facilitating the monthly close process, forecasting financial results, building business plans, analyzing operational performance, managing a team of Financial Analysts, creating pro forma financial statements, and partnering with various teams on projects and requests.

What qualities are important for a candidate applying for the Finance Segment Manager position?

A candidate must be inquisitive, collaborative, accurate, efficient, and have strong communication skills in order to ensure informative and timely financial reports and analyses are provided to leadership.

What teams and departments will the Finance Segment Manager collaborate with in this role?

The Finance Segment Manager will collaborate with teams such as tax, licensing, rental, UVS, operations, sales, finance, SSC, and asset management on various projects and requests.

How will the Finance Segment Manager contribute to identifying financial opportunities in the business?

The Finance Segment Manager will proactively identify financial opportunities in the business and communicate findings to the business, work on assessing poor performing locations/customers, and assist in creating and monitoring improvement action plans.

What experience is required for the Finance Segment Manager position?

Candidates should have experience in financial analysis, planning, and data mining, as well as experience in managing a team of Financial Analysts and creating pro forma financial statements. Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams is also important.

Ryder System, Inc.

Ever better.

Transportation

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1933

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, including full service leasing, rental, and maintenance, used vehicle sales, professional drivers, transportation services, freight brokerage, warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and last mile delivery services, to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates approximately 300 warehouses encompassing more than 95 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmentally friendly solutions, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce