Financial Analyst

Company Description
Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) is experiencing a period of significant transformation. Formed in 2020, Neptune Pacific Line acquired Pacific Direct Line, bringing together two of the South Pacific's top shipping and logistics companies to support the full supply chain of our customers in the region. NPDL is part of The Wonderful Company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Its other companies include FIJI Water, JUSTIN and Landmark Vineyards, Wonderful Citrus, Wonderful Pistachios, Teleflora, POM Wonderful and Suterra.

This role sits within our Pacific Bulk Fuel (PBF) business, which provides specialist fuel storage and movement solutions across New Zealand, Fiji and Singapore. PBF manages a dedicated fleet, oversees key commercial partnerships and upholds strict compliance and safety standards to ensure dependable service throughout the region. As part of the wider NPDL network, PBF plays a vital part in keeping essential supply chains operating efficiently and responsibly.

Job Description
This position requires actively partnering with cross-functional teams throughout the organization in order to effectively understand changes in the competitive shipping environment. The Financial Analyst is responsible for all aspects of their analyses: formulating templates, determining the data requirements, extracting and manipulating the data, conducting the analyses, and updating reports.

One of the most important aspects of the job is to take a very large quantity of data and analytic results and condense it down to financial summary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze large volumes of data and presenting in a concise and intuitive manner
• Develop and manage reports for forecasting, sales trends, and financial results analysis
• Collaborate with cost and revenue center managers to verify data
• Assist in the preparation of monthly close (including variance explanations and providing accruals)
• Utilize Cargo Wise (ERP) and excel to develop value-added reporting tools
• Management of the divisions financial statements, including reconciliation of accounts
• Proactively identify issues and opportunities and provide value-added analysis to improve business performance
• Proactively improve business processes through system tools and methods
• Assist with ad-hoc analytical projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in FP&A or related field, with experience in the shipping industry a plus
• Strong Excel skills required. Power BI experience a plus.
• Strong analytics and strategic thinking skills
• Self-driven to achieve goals; high energy level is essential, dedicated work ethic
• Hands-on / Roll up your sleeves approach, working with the team to produce high quality work products. We are a very hands-on, detailed organization where going to the invoice level data is not uncommon.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functional lines and thrives on adding value.
• Meet all deadlines/deliverables: we are a fast-paced environment with strict timetables to ensure we complete all assigned work.
• Candidates must be comfortable with constantly shifting priorities.
• Outstanding verbal/written communication, presentation, organizational and teamwork skills are required.
• Ability to build and maintain internal customer relationships; works well with others, collaborative and cooperative.

Additional Information
Our NPDL Contribution:

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus)
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Neighbour - spend a day in the community helping with various service projects
• Company focused on wellness and health

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