POSITION SUMMARY:

　　This position is primarily responsible for planning budgets and forecasts using historical data, projections, and analytical support. This position will also require analyzing financial data for use in maintaining budgets, conducting, and coordinating various analyses as determined by Senior Management in support of operations decision making. Identification of opportunities to improve operating results through financial analysis and development of enhanced management information systems are key activities. Effective communication of this information to Senior Management and the respective operational groups is critical to this position's success. This position may include unique requirements specific to the business unit that it reports to. The position supports the Port Operations group by providing oversight of port and terminal operations financial information, data reports and metrics.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Create monthly forecasts and variance analysis to ensure accurate reporting.Conduct expense analysis including volume/rate relationshipsAssist in ensuring port ops invoices are processed in compliance with Corporate Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Anti-Bribery due diligence requirementsAnalyze port expenses and head tax financial plans and forecasts, and prepare evaluations and reports accordinglySummarize variance investigations and assist in the development of action plansProvide analytical support to enhance savings and efficiencies for an expanding port operations departmentIdentify opportunities to improve operating performance through information gathering and analysisAnalyze operating results by decision-relevant variablesDevelop operating ratios to monitor performanceFormulate efficient research plans for analyzing substantial amounts of dataDesign controlled experiments to quantify operating relationshipsLead special projects and work with specially formed teams to represent or support the overall port operations teamDevelop and maintain an extensive metric and management reporting process to improve visibility and accountabilityCoordinate with all levels of management to gather, analyze and prepare recommendations regarding budgets and forecastsMust have the ability to work on projects independentlyDevelop report writing skills in the corporate financial system(s)Assist in the development and implementation of benchmark reports for operating groupsSummarize trends and relationships through graphs, schedules, and memorandaQuantify performance improvement opportunitiesResponsible for special project/ad hoc initiatives as defined by senior managementAssist Operations and Corporate Planning with capital budgeting and analysis

　　This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

　　FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Review and approve invoices as per internal audit standardsExperience in multiple currency processing preferredExperience with JD Edwards, EPM, PowerBi, or similar software preferred$1B Port Operations Budget

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Master's degree in business administration, finance or accounting preferred3 to 5 years' work experience in accounting, finance or analytics preferredStrong skills in problem resolution required

　　KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

　　Strong Microsoft Excel skills requiredStrong understanding of accounting principlesDatabase loading and maintenance knowledge preferredStrong organizational, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels within the organizationMust be detail oriented to ensure accuracy in budget, analysis, and presentationsPowerBi, Advanced use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word applications

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