Financial Analyst (Corporate Overheads)

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Love turning numbers into insights that actually drive decisions? Join a team where your analysis doesn’t just sit in a spreadsheet, it shapes strategy, influences leaders, and makes a real impact on the business. If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, spotting trends, and partnering with teams to make smarter decisions, this could be your next move!Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including profitability reviews, variance analysis, and financial modelling, to support business decisions and optimize performance.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., supply chain, commercial, sales) to provide actionable insights that enhance financial decision-making and operational outcomes.
• Provide analytical support for business case development, cost analysis, and evaluation of strategic initiatives to ensure informed decision-making.
• Drive process improvements by supporting the implementation and optimization of financial tools, automation efforts, and standardized processes.
• Perform post-investment reviews to assess the performance of strategic initiatives and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• support efforts to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial data quality, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financial information.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, including pricing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and performance tracking, to drive business improvements.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated FP&A Analyst to support overhead cost management and financial planning across a North America region. This role partners closely with finance and business leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic insights that improve operational performance and decision-making.

You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting leadership with data-driven insights, and enhancing processes that enable efficiency and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Lead and deliver regular financial reporting, including monthly results and mid-month forecasts
• Analyze overhead costs and provide insights to support cost control and optimization
• Partner with finance teams and business leaders to develop accurate budgets and forecasts
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities
• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable reporting and commentary for stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
• Support month-end close activities, including accrual reviews and financial analysis
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to align financial plans with business objectives
• Contribute to special projects, including process improvements and cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis or a related finance role
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multinational or complex business environment
• Advanced degree (MBA, Finance, Accounting, or similar)
• Experience partnering with business leaders and supporting strategic initiatives

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Strong business partnering skills and the ability to influence decision-making
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-financial stakeholders

Work Environment

• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and business transformation initiatives

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Budget Management, Business Case Development, Cost Analysis, Empathy, Experimentation, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Process Improvements, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Variance Analysis

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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