Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

FRAYT |

Reports to:

Financial controller

Based in:
Cincinnati, OH

Full-Time | Finance & Operations Team

We are a fast-growing logistics start‑up looking for a sharp, self‑driven Financial Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of finance, sales, and data—helping us price intelligently, forecast accurately, measure key metrics, and scale efficiently. You will work closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to turn complex, scattered data into clear financial decisions.

This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to grow with the company.

• Build and manage financial forecasting models for revenue, volume, and cost drivers
• Perform variance analysis between actuals and forecasts, identifying trends and anomalies
• Provide actionable insights to leadership through clear financial reporting and presentations
• Build formulas and dashboards to calculate key company metrics: GMV, ARR, NDR, DSO, LTV‑CAC, churn, sales/marketing conversions, and other metrics
• Calculate and validate driver and sales team commission payouts on a recurring basis
• Design scalable commission structures in collaboration with HR and operations
• Maintain audit trails and ensure accuracy across all commission‑related records
• Develop and maintain pricing models for freight, courier, and logistics services
• Analyze market rates, cost structures, and margins to recommend competitive pricing strategies
• Partner with operations and sales teams to evaluate custom pricing requests
• Support month‑end close activities including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports and KPI dashboards
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure accurate financial statements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, Looker, and other data financial modeling software
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• Experience in the logistics, transportation, or supply chain industry
• Hands‑on experience with accounting system automation (e.g., Quick Books, Net Suite, SAP, or similar)
• Background in data analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or Python
• Familiarity with commission management platforms or building custom commission models
• Experience working in a start‑up or high‑growth environment

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive executive compensation package + performance incentives
• Equity participation / stock options
• Hybrid, remote‑first working model with bi‑weekly team meetings
• Generous PTO
• Company Holidays (9 per year)
• Parental leave
• Phone allowance
• Significant opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly scaling organization