Manager, Corporate Finance - Forward Air, Inc. : Job Details

Position: Manager, Corporate Finance

Location: Dallas, TX

Job Description:

As the Manager of Corporate Finance, you will be responsible for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and providing strategic insights to senior management. Reporting to the Director, FP&A, you will play a key role in shaping the company's financial strategies and ensuring the alignment of financial initiatives with our overall business goals.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

* Support the development and maintenance of financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support strategic decision-making for the corporate cost centers

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data, providing insights into business performance, trends, and opportunities

* Prepare financial reports, variance analysis, and executive summaries for senior management, Board of Directors and other stakeholders.

* Participate in the development of financial strategies, long-term planning, and capital allocation decisions

* Assist in evaluating potential investments, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives through financial analysis and due diligence

* Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement

* Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements

* Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, and economic factors that could impact the company's financial position

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

* 5 years of progressive experience in finance roles, including experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, or corporate finance

* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights

* Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and using financial software tools

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to various stakeholders

* Experience in evaluating investment opportunities and conducting financial due diligence

* Understanding of financial markets, economic trends, and industry dynamics

* Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing circumstances

* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex financial projects

Skills:

* Ideal candidate will possess a can do attitude with a will do work ethic

* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations

* General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Oracle

* Excellent communication and problem solving skills

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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