Job Title: Logistics Finance Associate Manager

Location: Hybrid – Based in White Plains, NY (Primarily remote; occasional in-office training, project, or month-end support)

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential to Convert to Permanent)

Schedule: 40 hours/week with additional overtime expected during month-end cycles

Pay Rate: $48.27/hour (~$100,500 annually + overtime)

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Logistics Finance Associate Manager to support finance operations for a large, multi-site warehouse network within a leading global food and beverage organization. This role acts as a strategic business partner to warehouse operations—analyzing costs, forecasting trends, and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in financial modeling and supply chain finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis:
• Support monthly close, forecast, and annual planning activities for warehouse operations.
• Reporting & Variance Analysis:
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, summarize performance metrics, and explain cost drivers and variances.
• Cost Forecasting:
• Develop and maintain cost models for warehouse operations, including Pallets, Other Logistics Costs (OLC), and Loss & Disposal (L&D).
• Operational Business Partnering:
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and supply chain teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and influence financial outcomes.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements across warehouse operations and logistics functions.
• Month-End Support:
• Assist in reconciliations, journal entries, and closing activities; manage tight deadlines and ensure data accuracy under time pressure.
• Performance Communication:
• Present financial results, forecasts, and risk assessments to operational and finance leadership teams.
• Strategic Decision Support:
• Model financial impacts of new initiatives, process changes, or supply chain decisions to guide business planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within supply chain, logistics, or CPG environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling, and automation).
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, or other ERP/reporting systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Proven ability to work independently under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and influencing non-financial partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly analytical with a process-improvement mindset.
• Comfortable switching between big-picture analysis and transactional detail.
• Strong communicator who can translate data into actionable insights.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to changing business priorities.