Sasser Family Companies
Financial Analyst II
Sasser Family Companies, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523
Career Opportunities with Sasser Family HoldingsA great place to work.Careers At Sasser Family HoldingsCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Recognized as one of Crain’s “Best Places to Work in Chicago” as well as a 2023 “Great Places to Work” by the Great Place To Work Institute Inc., Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a fourth-generation, family-held transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s six subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, containerized shipping, and aviation transportation equipment solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services.Sasser Family Companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car, Union Leasing, CF Rail Services, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, Xced Aviation Services, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com .What We OfferIn Sasser’s employee-driven, opportunity-based culture, our employees help chart the course for our success. That is the reason that we believe that the most important investment we'll ever make in our business is you. Sasser employees enjoy a competitive benefits program that:Covers 85% of your medical premiumsIncludes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plansIncludes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year fundingProvides paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education accountIncludes Incentive PlansProvides training and tuition reimbursementProvides community service opportunities, employee recognition programs, and lots and lots of celebrations!
As Financial Analyst II, Here's What You'll Do:Act as a subject matter expert for our financial budgeting and planning systemIndependently build financial models in Excel and in other financial analysis softwareLeverage PowerBI to drive analysis of installed base performance and trendsLead standing monthly reporting and update activities, including summary financial results for the Board, reporting package for the executive management team, cost of capital updates and communication to the businesses, updating interest rate curves in the planning system and a variety of other recurring deliverablesAssist in budget and forecast preparation. Support variance and trend review and evaluation. Participate in iteration with business unit management and finance teams. Lead analysis initiatives as necessaryPerform interest rate risk management analysis and support ongoing hedging programDevelop and update pricing models that capture key economic considerations for new opportunitiesContribute analysis to key strategic initiatives, including valuation activities, M&A and benchmarkingSupport the drafting of materials for the Board, management, lenders, and other critical stakeholders that communicate financial performance, business updates, and evolving market and business outlookLead efforts to cross-train staff on critical financial systems and toolsPerform various ad hoc financial analysis as directedHere's What it Will Take to be Successful in This Role:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field3+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar roleExpertise in Excel and financial modelling, including forecasting, variance analysis, and identifying trendsProficiency working in a large-scale ERP environment and with financial budgeting and planning software (Workday Adaptive strongly preferred)Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.).Ability to work independently and structure analysis with minimal supervisionAbility to communicate financial information and data insights in a crisp, narrative format (e.g., PowerPoint)Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to synthesize and clearly communicate the conclusions from analysisKeen attention to detail and ability to ensure an accurate work productStrong business acumen; ability to process details but see the bigger pictureStrong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to think criticallyAbility to work effectively with people at all levels of an organizationUnderstanding of accounting principles, GAAP, and financial statementsDemonstrated record of persistence, including comfort and resiliency through ambiguity and incomplete informationGrowth mindset that welcomes collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvementPhysical DemandsThis job operates in a professional environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, printers, and fax machines.Working ConditionsThis position will be based out of our office in Oak Brook, Illinois. Until the Company moves to Oak Brook in early 2026, this will temporarily work out of the office in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role also offers remote work flexibility with 3 days in office, and 2 days remote.The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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As Financial Analyst II, Here's What You'll Do:Act as a subject matter expert for our financial budgeting and planning systemIndependently build financial models in Excel and in other financial analysis softwareLeverage PowerBI to drive analysis of installed base performance and trendsLead standing monthly reporting and update activities, including summary financial results for the Board, reporting package for the executive management team, cost of capital updates and communication to the businesses, updating interest rate curves in the planning system and a variety of other recurring deliverablesAssist in budget and forecast preparation. Support variance and trend review and evaluation. Participate in iteration with business unit management and finance teams. Lead analysis initiatives as necessaryPerform interest rate risk management analysis and support ongoing hedging programDevelop and update pricing models that capture key economic considerations for new opportunitiesContribute analysis to key strategic initiatives, including valuation activities, M&A and benchmarkingSupport the drafting of materials for the Board, management, lenders, and other critical stakeholders that communicate financial performance, business updates, and evolving market and business outlookLead efforts to cross-train staff on critical financial systems and toolsPerform various ad hoc financial analysis as directedHere's What it Will Take to be Successful in This Role:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field3+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar roleExpertise in Excel and financial modelling, including forecasting, variance analysis, and identifying trendsProficiency working in a large-scale ERP environment and with financial budgeting and planning software (Workday Adaptive strongly preferred)Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.).Ability to work independently and structure analysis with minimal supervisionAbility to communicate financial information and data insights in a crisp, narrative format (e.g., PowerPoint)Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to synthesize and clearly communicate the conclusions from analysisKeen attention to detail and ability to ensure an accurate work productStrong business acumen; ability to process details but see the bigger pictureStrong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to think criticallyAbility to work effectively with people at all levels of an organizationUnderstanding of accounting principles, GAAP, and financial statementsDemonstrated record of persistence, including comfort and resiliency through ambiguity and incomplete informationGrowth mindset that welcomes collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvementPhysical DemandsThis job operates in a professional environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, printers, and fax machines.Working ConditionsThis position will be based out of our office in Oak Brook, Illinois. Until the Company moves to Oak Brook in early 2026, this will temporarily work out of the office in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role also offers remote work flexibility with 3 days in office, and 2 days remote.The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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