Full-Time

Senior Financial Analyst

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Flexport

Flexport

1,001-5,000 employees

Logistics services for global trade operations

Automotive & Transportation
Social Impact
Financial Services

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A or Finance
  • Very strong financial modeling and MS Excel skills required
  • Strong coding (SQL, python, other) skills and ability to demonstrate level of expertise
  • High attention to detail, accuracy and strong analytical skills required
  • Proactive, self-motivated, can work autonomously and take initiative to learn
  • Articulate and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal
Responsibilities
  • Partner directly with the executives of each product offering to monitor trends, communicate company performance, and empower leaders in managing their business
  • Support the overall Flexport financial reporting and planning process including management and coordination of the monthly, quarterly and annual calendar
  • Provide analytics to their stakeholders to help drive business insights
  • Strong problem-solving ability combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization
  • Continuously improve reporting frameworks, tools and processes to ensure access to timely, accurate and actionable data
  • Have a deep understanding of the key drivers of the organization and your function
  • Ad-hoc analysis for departmental leads, providing insight on budget vs actuals, performance, and operational optimization, etc

Flexport provides logistics and supply chain services to facilitate global trade, including ocean shipping, air freight, ground transportation, and customs brokerage. Their technology platform allows clients to track shipments in real-time, offering greater visibility and control over their supply chains. Unlike competitors, Flexport also offers trade advisory and financial services, including trade finance and insurance, to help businesses manage risks. The company's goal is to streamline global trade operations, making them more efficient and transparent.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration of AI enhances Flexport's logistics operations and decision-making processes.
  • Acquisition of Convoy's assets boosts Flexport's digital platform capabilities.
  • Growing demand for carbon-neutral shipping solutions expands Flexport's carbon offset services.

What critics are saying

  • Departure of key executives may disrupt Flexport's strategic direction.
  • Complaints from clients like Peloton could harm Flexport's reputation.
  • Leadership changes may indicate potential instability affecting company morale.

What makes Flexport unique

  • Flexport offers a comprehensive logistics platform with real-time tracking capabilities.
  • The company provides both FCL and LCL shipping options for diverse client needs.
  • Flexport's technology platform enhances supply chain visibility and control for businesses.

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Benefits

Free Food

Company Social Outings

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy

Paid Holidays

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan