Financial Analyst

Ready to see your financial analysis influence real-world operations? Join a team where your insights help move freight, support customers, and drive business success every day.

Headquarters: Cedar Rapids, IA

Position Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.

CRST is celebrating 70+ years of grit, growth, and forward momentum - a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. At CRST, you'll be a part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence, strong partnerships, and long-term success.

CRST Dedicated Solutions

CRST's Dedicated Solutions team strives to provide customers with the flexibility of a private fleet - focused on speed, efficiency and value - without the expense. We work to deliver service excellence to our retailers and producers, relentlessly working toward more consistent, dependable and high-quality delivery services to make us an invaluable part of the supply chain logistics.

The Financial Analyst supports accurate financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting to help leaders understand performance and make informed decisions. This role partners closely with their direct leader and assigned business unit to analyze results, explain variances, and support planning activities. This role will directly support our Dedicated division.

Job Schedule: Monday - Friday;
Onsite

Compensation: $63,236 - $82,228 Starting Wages (Pay Bi-Weekly)
* A final amount is dependent on factors including prior relevant experience, knowledge, and location. Typically, selected candidates are hired at a rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

• Financial Data Integrity:
  Reconcile, understand, and confirm financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity of company financial information and support the monthly close process
• Variance Analysis:
  Analyze monthly sales, cost, and profit variances versus forecast and plan and explain key drivers to leadership
• Support:
  Provide financial and analytical support to leaders, translating data into clear and actionable insights
• Planning Support:
  Assist in the preparation of annual plans and updated forecasts as required
• Reporting:
  Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc financial reports to support operational and financial decision-making
• Business Understanding:
  Build knowledge of business operations, financial drivers, and performance metrics within the assigned business unit
• Presentation and Communication:
  Present financial findings primarily to the direct leader, supporting broader leadership discussions as needed
• Accountability and Reliability:
  Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

• Financial Acumen:
  Working knowledge of financial statements, accrual accounting, and variance analysis
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and explain results clearly
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
• Communication:
  Ability to explain financial information to non-financial partners
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Work is performed in an office environment. Activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, using standard office equipment, and communicating with colleagues or customers. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

• Business Exposure:
  Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, or planning cycles
• Data
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience working with large data sets or financial systems
• Collaboration:
  
  Experience partnering with cross-functional teams

EEO Statement: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.