Senior Routing Analyst Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a high-performing FP&A Analyst with a strong mathematical and analytical background, a passion for strategic initiatives, and a relentless drive to deliver results. This role is a critical partner to senior leadership, helping shape company performance through insightful financial analysis, strategic planning, and performance measurement.

You will be responsible for supporting executive-level decision-making through actionable insights, forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven recommendations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys turning complex financial data into clear strategies that move the business forward.

Critical Job Functions:

• Build and manage complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Partner closely with business leaders and executive management to evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), develop dashboards, and deliver performance analyses that influence decisions at the highest levels.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives such as pricing strategy, capital investment analysis, cost optimization, and revenue forecasting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly business review materials with concise, actionable commentary.
• Drive accountability by challenging assumptions and pushing for high-impact outcomes across departments.
• Automate and improve financial processes and reporting using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or financial planning software.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 2-5 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, corporate finance, or a strategic finance role.
• Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills; strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience presenting findings to executives and influencing decision-making through clear, persuasive communication.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and leading initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Experience with FP&A tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Oracle, or similar) and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Why You'll Love This Role

• High visibility and direct impact on business strategy and outcomes.
• Work alongside dynamic and driven executives.
• Fast-paced, performance-oriented culture that rewards results and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth in strategic finance and leadership.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
  • Sedentary physical activity performing non- strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person.
• Work Environment:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation:

• The compensation for this role is $70,000 to $95,000 per year.

Job Location:

• Hybrid
• Downers Grove, IL

Benefits:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!

We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

#LI-HybridDowners Grove, IL

Additional Requirements:Summary:Roadrunner's Smart Long Haul is revolutionizing the industry with significant investments in technology, a culture of continuous improvement, and intelligent and efficient direct routing. A Top 100 Trucking company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio, Roadrunner is an LTL industry leader on the rise.
As a long-haul, metro-to-metro LTL carrier, Roadrunner offers more direct routes than any other nationwide Less-than-Truckload carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 40+ markets, and more than $400 million in revenue, the company's Smart Long-Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably.
Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated FP&A Analyst to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, apply today!
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