Finance Analyst - Transportation

Overview

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to assist Catalyst Brands' Transportation operations and financial reporting while supporting broader domestic and international freight initiatives. This role partners closely with Transportation, Finance, and Accounting to ensure accurate reporting, actionable insights, and strong financial controls across freight spend.

The ideal candidate possesses a desire to develop their supply chain knowledge, financial acumen, and technical reporting skills, with a curiosity to dig into data and continuously improve visibility and performance.

This position will work at our Plano TX Corporate office 4 days per week and 1 day remotely per week.

Responsibilities

Freight Spend Ownership: Own end-to-end operational and financial reporting for international and domestic freight; track spend, identify performance trends, and build monthly forecasts.

Month-End Close Support: Assist with the month-end financial close process, including accruals, basic journal entries, and ledger reviews to ensure alignment with US GAAP.

Network Analysis: Support the broader transportation finance team with ad hoc analysis and metrics for supply chain, logistics and delivery network performance.

KPIs & Dashboards: Develop, maintain, and automate financial dashboards to streamline performance tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Excel skills (formulas, pivots, models)
• Prior exposure to SQL, Alteryx, or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a strong plus; a willingness to learn is required.

Experience & Knowledge

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, Accounting, or a highly analytical business role. High-potential candidates with strong internship experience will also be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP and accounting fundamentals.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, a natural curiosity to dig into data.
• Self-motivated, reliable and comfortable working independently.
• Effective communicator, able to partner with Transportation and cross-functional teams.

Why This Role?

•    Work on large, visible freight spend with real business impact.
•    Opportunity to blend operations, finance, and analytics in one role.
•    High exposure to Transportation leadership and senior Finance partners.
•    Ability to shape reporting, dashboards, and KPIs.

What You Get 

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

About Catalyst 

Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together of the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success.  Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style.  We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands.  At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.

Working at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated, and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you. 

For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.

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Pay Range

USD $57,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.