Financial Analyst I

Job Description

Financial Analyst I | Kenco Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kenco Group. Kenco is a leading 3PL provider in the U.S., focusing on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement within the supply chain industry. The company values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people, fostering a supportive environment where ideas and growth are prioritized. This Financial Analyst I role provides essential financial planning and analysis support to optimize performance for Kenco’s Transportation and Material Handling Solutions divisions, empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions that help move the world forward.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time

• Team: Part of the broader FP&A team, supporting Transportation and Material Handling Solutions divisions.
• Mission: To optimize financial performance and support strategic decision-making for Kenco’s Transportation and Material Handling Solutions divisions.
• Tech Stack: MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday Adaptive (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analysis: Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results compared to budget and forecasts, identifying key drivers behind financial fluctuations.
• Planning: Support the comprehensive development of budgets and forecasts by validating data, updating templates, and meticulously documenting all underlying assumptions.
• Reporting: Prepare and consistently maintain critical KPI and operational reports to monitor performance and provide actionable insights.
• Communication: Assist in the creation of compelling Monthly and Quarterly Business Review materials, including financial tables, charts, and explanatory commentary for leadership.
• Strategy: Provide detailed financial analysis and communicate findings effectively to support strategic decision-making processes across the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; entry-level career with a strong understanding of corporate FP&A functions, business fundamentals, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience: 0-2 years in corporate FP&A, accounting, or relevant analytical roles, with intermediate proficiency in MS Excel for reporting, modeling, pivot tables, and nested logic, along with PowerPoint.
• Skills: Strong analytical, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills; clear, accurate, and well-structured communication; organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; ability to work in a matrix environment and maintain discretion with confidential information.
• Bonus: Experience with Workday Adaptive or other relevant ERP, Planning, or Business Intelligence (BI) tools.