U.S. Venture

Senior Financial Analyst

U.S. Venture$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 4 – 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related field.
  • Additional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and strategic thinking.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Build and maintain complex financial models to forecast and analyze financial performance.
  • Develop and maintain KPI reporting packages linking financial results to operational metrics.
  • Participate in strategic planning activities, offering insights and recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes with detailed analysis.
  • Host financial reviews with business partners to communicate performance results and challenge assumptions.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Access to cutting-edge AI tools and technologies to enhance work efficiency.
  • Chance to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for starting to handle complex tasks, often involving strategic analysis and a broader scope of responsibilities. This role requires 4+ years of experience and involves detailed financial analysis, improving financial acumen of the business, building models, and strategic planning. The position aims to develop moderate to high levels of business acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. This role serves as a trusted finance business partner to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and providing the objective challenge needed to drive sound business decisions.

In addition to core responsibilities, this role is expected to operate as a modern professional - leveraging data, technology, and AI to transform processes. The Senior Financial Analyst will drive automation, enhance data quality, and lead process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability across workstreams, both individually and for the broader team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Build and maintain complex financial models to forecast and analyze financial performance.
  • Develop and maintain KPI reporting packages that connect financial results to operational performance, including volume, margin, labor, freight, inventory, productivity, customer profitability and other division specific metrics.
  • Participate in strategic planning activities, offering insights and recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing detailed analysis and insights.
  • Host financial reviews with business partners to communicate performance results, explain key drivers, challenge assumptions, and improve the financial and business acumen of personnel across the organization.
  • Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
  • Constructively challenge assumptions, business cases, and investment proposals brought forward by senior leaders.
  • Leverage AI-powered tools and technologies (e.g., Copilot, automation platforms, and data analytics solutions) to streamline workflows — driving greater accuracy and efficiency.
  • Identify and champion opportunities to transform processes by evaluating current workflows, recommending automation or AI-driven solutions, and leading implementation efforts that reduce manual effort and improve turnaround times.
  • Stay current on emerging AI technologies and digital tools relevant to the finance landscape, proactively bringing forward ideas to modernize processes and enhance the team's capabilities.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

  • Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
  • Continuously learn and develop self professionally
  • Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 4 – 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related field.

Preferred:

  • Additional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and strategic thinking.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and implement AI-enabled tools and process improvements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within finance processes.

DIVISION:

U.S. Lubricants 40-45-810-8450

About U.S. Venture

U.S. Venture is a privately held company that distributes and markets energy, automotive and lubricant products. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. U.S. Venture operates in the wholesale trade industry and has a workforce of over 2000 employees. The company has a strong presence in the Midwest and is one of the largest distributors of petroleum products in the United States. U.S. Venture has a diverse portfolio of products and services that cater to the needs of various industries including automotive, commercial, industrial, and agricultural.
Learn more about U.S. Venture
Size
11,453 employees
Industry
Founded
1951
NASDAQ

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