Finance Segment Manager - Remote - Salt Lake City

Ryder System, Inc.

2mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Accounting & Tax
Banking & Finance
Salt Lake City
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 key responsibilities of a Finance Segment Manager in this role?

The key responsibilities include providing financial analysis, planning, and data mining support for Fleet Management Solutions, supporting the regional field finance team, facilitating the monthly close process, forecasting financial results, managing a team of Financial Analysts, creating pro forma financial statements, and working collaboratively with various teams and departments on financial requests and projects.

What skills and qualities are important for someone to be successful in this role?

It is important for someone in this role to be inquisitive, collaborative, accurate, and efficient. They should have strong financial analysis skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to communicate financial findings effectively to leadership. Additionally, being able to manage a team, build business plans, and analyze operational performance are essential skills for success in this role.

What level of experience and education is required for the Finance Segment Manager position?

The ideal candidate for this role should have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. They should have several years of experience in financial analysis, planning, and data mining. Experience in fleet management or a related industry is preferred. Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team of Financial Analysts are also beneficial for this role.

How does this position contribute to the overall success of Fleet Management Solutions?

The Finance Segment Manager plays a crucial role in providing financial insights and support to the FMS business. By analyzing financial data, building business plans, forecasting results, and identifying opportunities for improvement, the Finance Segment Manager helps drive operational performance and financial success within the organization. Their contributions directly impact decision-making and strategic planning for Fleet Management Solutions.

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