New Career? ODW Logistics Finance Analyst in Columbus Pays $91,000

Starting a new career as a Finance Analyst at ODW Logistics in Columbus offers a strong entry into the supply chain finance domain, with compensation reportedly reaching up to $91,000 annually depending on experience and performance. This role blends financial planning, contract evaluation, and operational analysis—making it ideal for candidates who want both analytical depth and business exposure in a fast-growing logistics environment. While some estimates show lower averages, high-performing candidates and strategic roles can command higher pay packages.

Job Overview

Job Description

The Finance Analyst plays a critical role in the management of financial and commercial matters of the business. While responsible for interpretation and analysis of past results, the successful candidate will play an equally critical role in new business growth by evaluating pricing and reviewing commercial contracts to ensure an appropriate balance of risk and reward. In addition, the Finance Analyst will play a key role in financial acumen of operations, annual budgeting and monthly financial review and analysis. This position has daily interaction with operational locations, ad hoc customer interaction, and engagement with all functional departments to provide commercial and financial support to the business.

Essential Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Supports and aligns financial forecasts and long-range planning processes with business leaders. Drives business value by providing financial and analytical counsel to facilitate decision making.
2. Prepares monthly financial reporting including variance and financial statement analysis. Able to clearly communicate a cohesive and concise story around business drivers behind financial data and potential implications on future results.
3. Performs customer and contract profitability analysis and assists in making investment and pricing decisions.
4. Improves financial results by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends and recommending action to management.
5. Review of Requests for Proposals and new business opportunities to assist in proposal preparation/response and contractual assessments.
6. Conduct analysis and provide feedback on contract content and the effects it has on daily operations and the risk/reward profile; participate in negotiations with customer when necessary.
7. Aid in preparation of financial evaluations of new contracts to ensure key financial hurdles are met and financial risks are clearly understood and considered.
8. Participates in review of non-customer contracts and real estate leases to ensure financial terms are aligned with underlying customer contracts.
9. Increase commercial knowledge and awareness throughout the business by continuing education and training.
10. Serves as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective, safeguarding the company’s assets.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Economics (required).
• 1 –3 years of experience in finance.
• Experience in building annual financial plans and delivering ongoing analysis and interpretation of financial results and forecasts (preferred).
• Experience evaluating long term capital investments and commercial contracts, pricing and risk (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Windows based accounting software.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be comfortable working in a matrixed environment.

 Minimum Physical Requirements

• Moderate overtime and occasional weekend work required throughout the year.
• General office working conditions.
• Requires the ability to frequently sit and use hands in a repetitive motion on a computer.

Selection Process

The hiring process for ODW Logistics typically follows structured evaluation stages:

1. Application Screening
   • Resume review based on finance skills, Excel proficiency, and relevant experience
2. Initial HR Interview
   • Behavioral questions + cultural fit (values: Respect, Trust, Team, Opportunity)
3. Technical/Functional Round
   • Financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario-based questions
   • May include Excel or case-study tasks
4. Managerial/Final Interview
   • Discussion with finance or operations leaders
   • Focus on business understanding and communication skills
5. Offer & Onboarding
   • Final selection based on performance across all rounds

How To Apply

Follow these steps to apply effectively:

1. Visit Careers Page
   • Go to the official ODW Logistics careers portal
2. Search for “Finance Analyst – Columbus”
   • Filter by location and job category
3. Prepare Your Resume
   • Highlight:
     • Financial modeling & forecasting
     • Excel and analytical tools
     • Internship or early finance experience
4. Submit Online Application
   • Upload resume and fill required details
5. Track Application Status
   • Check email regularly for interview updates