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PeopleScout Inc. Financial Analyst II in Tacoma, Washington
The Company Ever since our first office opened more than 30 years ago, TrueBlue has been committed to connecting people and work and helping to change lives. Whether our client is a small business on Main Street or a Fortune 500 company, we work equally hard to find the people they need to be successful. Publicly traded since 1998, TrueBlue provides a talented workforce of over 611,000 people to companies around the world each year through three segments: PeopleReady, PeopleManagement, and PeopleScout. The way the world works has changed dramatically since our founding and so has TrueBlue as we aspire to be the talent solution for the changing world of work. That is why we have broadened our service offerings to reach more markets while driving innovation in our service delivery model and technology. TrueBlue is The People Company, and our shared values drive our success, inform our actions, and guide our decisions. We are Optimistic. We believe there is a solution to every problem and that by being innovative and working together, we can find new ways to get results. We are Passionate. We believe in what we do, are committed to doing good, and will go above and beyond the call of duty for our clients and workers. We are Accountable. We empower our people to take personal responsibility and make an impact. We are Respectful. We listen and learn from each other, embrace diverse views and experiences, and know that finding successful solutions comes from working together. We are True. We are true to who we are and what our clients need. What we do has a powerful and lasting impact on the world. When we connect people and work, we accomplish something important. As the world of work changes, so does our business. What remains constant is our commitment to being a force for good for the candidates, associates, customers and communities that we serve. PeopleReady PeopleReady is a branch-based and digital specialized staffing service business that generated $1.5 billion in revenue during 2019. PeopleReady provides a wide range of staffing solutions for blue-collar, contingent on-demand and skilled labor to a broad range of industries that include retail, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, energy, construction, hospitality and others. PeopleReady helped over 100,000 businesses, private and public, in 2019 to be more productive by providing easy access to dependable associates. PeopleReady has a network of 620 branches servicing all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The Role The Financial Analyst for our PeopleReady Skilled Trades business unit will work in close collaboration with the Skilled Trades Operations Leader and Financial Manager to provide data collection, reporting, and analytical support for the business and month end close. This reports to the Financial Manager of PeopleReady Skilled Trades and works closely with the Skilled Trades Leadership Team. Key responsibilities for the position are: Operations Analytical Support - Maintain and update weekly reporting to aid operations leaders in identifying trends in their business. Financial Review of Projects - Track project and customer P&Ls for oversight of revenue and spend, providing recommendations for improvement where necessary. Prepare monthly reporting packages - Update month end financial reporting packages, working with Financial Manager in analysis of results to identify trends and areas of opportunity. Forecast and Budget Support - Assist Financial Manager during quarterly forecasting and annual budget processes. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will have proficient financial acumen and a strong analytic mindset. He or she is self-motivated, eager to learn, and has an eye for process improvement and problem solving. A successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and co