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Uber Freight

Sr. Financial Planning Analyst I

Posted 8 Days Ago
60607, Chicago, IL
82K-100K
Mid level
60607, Chicago, IL
82K-100K
Mid level
The analyst will build financial models, manage project plans, support strategic decisions, and analyze data for operational efficiency.
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Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary Type: Salary

Req #: 1171

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join our Strategic Finance team at Uber Freight. Uber Freight is a fast growing business and you would be partnering closely with business unit leads and finance leadership at Uber Freight on key strategic decisions that drive growth on our platform.

What the Candidate Will Do

  • Build models from scratch, improve existing models, break complex models down into consolidating subcomponents
  • Partner with key stakeholders to translate top-line forecasts to headcount needs, ensure we are setting our business partners up to succeed while also challenging the organization to work within financial targets and efficiency goals
  • You will be the primary point of contact for all 3PL operating expense controls.
    • This includes ongoing maintenance and health checks, monthly forecasts, and annual/long-range planning
  • Create cost management process by assisting in ideation, quantification, assessment, and tracking of productivity projects
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements to adjust our most pressing priorities
  • Take ownership of projects from conception to completion, demonstrating strong initiative and drive
  • Manage and interpret data effectively: Utilize your expertise to collect, organize, and analyze data, ensuring it informs strategic decisions and supports business objectives.
  • Innovative - Be creative, adaptive, and eager to learn new technical skills

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 3 years of proven ability in Corporate Finance/Operational FP&A
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, with the ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze complex datasets

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA, CFA or CPA
  • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
  • Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Previous experience in the logistics, supply chain, or financial services industries

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

For Illinois based roles: The salary range for this role is $82,000 - $100,000 a year.

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.

Candidate Privacy Notice

Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.

EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 


Top Skills

Excel
Google Sheets
SQL

Uber Freight Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

433 W Van Buren St, , Chicago, Illinois , United States, 60607

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