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The opportunity
As YSDS continues to grow and the global Life Science, Art, and Specialty sectors require more bespoke logistics solutions, we are looking for our next US Finance Manager to join our team of fantastic team based in Manhattan, New York.
Reporting to our US CEO, you will lead all finance-related matters in our US entity.
We’re a solutions business, this isn’t a one size fits all product, but a bespoke service for each and every customer and shipment we handle. No two days are the same, and we think for the right person that is incredibly exciting.
The Role
DAILY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES (include, But Not Limited To)
P&L reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and profit planning on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Overseeing the monthly P&L reporting analysis by providing detail and explanation of main drivers behind the variances between actual results and budgets, forecasts, month over month comparison
Develop and implement controls to attest to the accuracy of the financial data reported
Lead and manage projects related to process improvement, new systems implementation, adoption of policies & procedures
Develop and maintain dashboards, which allows various stakeholders to monitor progress of their portfolios against set forth targets (business case analysis, scenario analyses etc).
Lead monthly cost center report review meetings and ensure all variances are explained prior to meetings.
Effectively communicate and provide support to all department heads and senior leadership on department cost and expenses as well as progress against set budgets
Identify, research, and assist in the implementation of reporting and process improvements
Accounting and invoicing
Payment processing
PCard deployment and management
Essential Skills, Characteristics, & Experience
The Finance Manager brings a strong, ambitious personality, who understands the business and is a true business partner to the YSDS organization. You understand how to be critical, question without judging, ability to think of solutions, drive the business further forwards and recommend accurate, timely analyses.
Strong, ambitious personality, who understands the business and is a true finance business partner to the organization
PCard implementation and management experience
Tech savvy and has experience with system implementation and optimization
High degree of organizational sensitivity
Self-starter and organized
High degree of accuracy and ability to work under pressure
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills
Fluency in English (verbal and written)
A travel willingness up to 20%.
Why join us?
Key moment to join YSDS in terms of growth and opportunities
️ Our people drive our business and are at the heart of every decision we make
Fast-learning environment, entrepreneurial and strong team spirit
120+ People across 9 different offices, multiple nationalities, backgrounds, talents, world records, and achievements you wouldn’t believe
Competitive salary package & global benefits package, company kickoff in Stockholm once a year, opportunities to travel globally, work/life balance, excellent office spaces, fantastic people to work with
Our Mission
At YSDS we move the world’s most valued goods to any location with a superior combination of service, care and technology.
Why? To do something no one has ever done before. To create real change. To move the world ahead.
We do things differently here, we care about the details, we don’t do half a job, and we have room for like-minded people to grow with us.
We believe diversity, equality and inclusion are foundational in creating the best team possible, and we’re committed to doing everything we can to make sure that happens. We’re still learning, and still working hard to make sure we live up to our DEI initiatives, and we’re committed to focusing on this every day.
Since 2006, our mission has been to bring superior service and innovation to the logistics industry. We provide high-quality logistics consulting and execution mainly in the fields of Art, Life Science, and Dangerous Goods working with incredible companies that are innovating in these sectors.
YSDS truly operates a people-first business. You will be a valued member of our global team, provided with support when you need it and opportunities to grow when you excel. In return, we ask for your commitment, passion, and effort to help us build and create the best bespoke logistics company in the world.