FP&A and Business Development Analyst - T. Parker Host

T. Parker Host is a century-old maritime company known for going above and beyond for our customers as both ship agents and terminal operators. We leverage our network of exceptional team members, assets, data-driven analytics and deep industry knowledge to add value to diverse cargoes throughout the supply chain.

HOST’s customer-tailored solutions and deep industry knowledge have led us to new undertakings and exponential growth. We now have over twenty agency, terminal and stevedoring operations throughout the U.S. East and Gulf coasts, all positioned to offer the exceptional level of service we’ve been providing for over 100 years – driven by data, experience and our core principles.

Position Summary: This role will support the finance, business development & commercial teams in executing HOST’s growth initiatives.  Daily activities will include research, analysis, financial and business modeling, due diligence, documentation and communication of information related to FP&A and business development opportunities.

The role will be based at either HOST's headquarters in Avondale, LA or in Norfolk, VA.                                                                                                                                                                                       

FP&A Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, expenses and capital expenditures.
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling Tools
• Ad-Hoc reporting and analysis
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for various audiences              
• Analyze complex financial information and reports in order to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management
• Support leadership with in-depth analysis

Business Development Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support for diligence and evaluation of business development opportunities
• Model operating and financial results of new business ventures under consideration
• Design and build various standard model templates and database distributed market data for use by all members of the business development and sales teams
• Prepare presentation material to be given to internal and external project stakeholders
• Use NetSuite to follow deal process and manage task flow
• Complete ad-hoc projects as required
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or other related course of study
• Prefer minimum one year experience in finance and/or accounting
• Working knowledge of financial analysis best practices
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Moderate to advanced competency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in business math
• Able to work under pressure, handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision
• Driven self-starter with a passion for excellence