Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Logistics Finance Associate Manager
Location : Hybrid – Based in White Plains, NY (Primarily remote; occasional in-office training, project, or month-end support)
Duration : 6-Month Contract (Potential to Convert to Permanent)
Schedule : 40 hours / week with additional overtime expected during month-end cycles
Pay Rate : $48.27 / hour (~$100,500 annually + overtime)
Position Overview
We’re seeking a Logistics Finance Associate Manager to support finance operations for a large, multi-site warehouse network within a leading global food and beverage organization. This role acts as a strategic business partner to warehouse operations—analyzing costs, forecasting trends, and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in financial modeling and supply chain finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Analysis :
- Support monthly close, forecast, and annual planning activities for warehouse operations.
- Reporting & Variance Analysis :
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, summarize performance metrics, and explain cost drivers and variances.
- Cost Forecasting :
- Develop and maintain cost models for warehouse operations, including Pallets, Other Logistics Costs (OLC), and Loss & Disposal (L&D).
- Operational Business Partnering :
- Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and supply chain teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and influence financial outcomes.
- Process Improvement :
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements across warehouse operations and logistics functions.
- Month-End Support :
- Assist in reconciliations, journal entries, and closing activities; manage tight deadlines and ensure data accuracy under time pressure.
- Performance Communication :
- Present financial results, forecasts, and risk assessments to operational and finance leadership teams.
- Strategic Decision Support :
- Model financial impacts of new initiatives, process changes, or supply chain decisions to guide business planning.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.3–5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within supply chain, logistics, or CPG environments.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling, and automation).Experience with SAP, Power BI, or other ERP / reporting systems preferred.Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail.Proven ability to work independently under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and influencing non-financial partners.Ideal Candidate Profile
Highly analytical with a process-improvement mindset.Comfortable switching between big-picture analysis and transactional detail.Strong communicator who can translate data into actionable insights.Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to changing business priorities.