Senior Financial Analyst

Introduction Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.  Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT.  Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us!   Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey. Overview The Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance will partner with Operations, Global Account Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury and other stakeholders to identify, analyze and address process inefficiencies that impact billing, collections, vendor payments and overall customer experience. This role will leverage financial expertise, freight forwarding operational knowledge, and large-scale data analysis to identify trends, uncover root causes, and provide actionable recommendations that improve performance and efficiency.   The successful candidate will support cross-functional initiatives by developing reporting, analytics, and process controls that proactively identify issues, reduce errors, minimize manual effort, and enhance operational effectiveness. This individual will serve as a key resource in driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights, process optimization, and collaboration across Finance and Operations teams. Responsibilities •    Partner with Global Account Management, Operations, Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams to analyze operational and financial data, identify process gaps impacting billing accuracy, invoice delivery, and collections performance, and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and customer experience (15%)•    Lead projects sponsored by AR, AP leadership and the Senior Manager, Corporate Finance, supporting process improvements, operational efficiencies, and strategic initiatives (10%)•    Review and analyze aged receivables for key global customers to identify root causes of collection delays and recommend corrective actions (8%)•    Collaborate with Global Account Management and Global Billing teams to analyze billing disputes, invoice delivery challenges, and collection barriers, providing data-driven insights and recommendations (7%)•    Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to identify billing, collection, and operational issues before invoices become aged or uncollectible (15%)•    Analyze shipment-level, operational, and financial data to identify process inefficiencies, root causes, and opportunities to improve billing, collections, and payables performance. (20%)•    Partner with Accounts Receivable teams to evaluate collection challenges and develop analytical tools that improve the efficiency of issue identification and resolution. (5%)•    Develop and utilize Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools to validate billing accuracy against customer rates, tariffs, contracts, and automated rating systems. (5%)•    Support Accounts Payable leadership by analyzing vendor billing trends, identifying processing inefficiencies, and recommending solutions that improve automation and workflow effectiveness. (4%)•    Perform root cause analysis on recurring vendor and internal process issues and support initiatives designed to enhance automation, efficiency, and controls. (4%)•    Support Accounts Payable process improvement initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness, compliance, and fraud prevention controls. (2%)•    Support ad hoc analyses, reporting requests, and financial projects while ensuring alignment between operational activity and financial reporting. (2%)•    Monitor recurring operational and financial issues, identify trends, and recommend long-term solutions to eliminate repeat exceptions. (3%)•    Disclaimer: The responsibilities and duties described above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and priorities may change at any time based on business needs, operational requirements, and organizational objectives. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The wage range for this position is $92,700.00-$139,060.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. Qualifications Education Qualifications•    Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience Qualifications•    7-10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, or related operational finance functions.•    Demonstrated experience supporting billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, operational finance, or process improvement initiatives.•    Experience working with cross-functional teams including Operations, Billing, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance. Skills and Abilities•    Strong knowledge of freight forwarding operations and the shipment lifecycle.•    Ability to identify operational and financial process gaps, perform root cause analysis, and develop reporting and analytical solutions that improve efficiency, billing accuracy, collections performance, and stakeholder decision-making.•    Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance data analysis, reporting, process improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives•    Experience d