Principal Financial & Operations Analyst
 Matson Navigation Company, Inc | |
 United States, California, Walnut Creek | |
 Apr 21, 2026 | |
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Description
Position at Matson Navigation Company, Inc About Us Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world's largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity. We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations. Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve. Learn more at matson.com. Duties: Analyze financial results and operational trends, investigate drivers behind variances, and work with partners to implement course corrections. Coordinate with the Accounting department to ensure internal control compliance and alignment between operational and financial reporting. Lead operational budgeting and forecasting by developing dynamic financial models and guiding teams through financial planning and review cycles. Understand the operational structure of the business and translate it into scalable financial models that function as a digital twin - supporting scenario planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to turn business needs into scalable processes and tools that improve clarity and efficiency. Build and maintain Excel and Power Business Intelligence tools to help teams monitor spending, assess performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Apply accounting principles to identify discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and resolve anomalies at the source - ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy. Conduct quantitative analyses of financial data to help decision-makers see the full picture both financially and operationally. Streamline financial tools and operational processes to improve and manage performance and costs across operations. Work closely with the Operations groups to help shape how we budget, forecast, and track performance of financial data. Education Required: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Business Taxation, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field. Experience Required: 2 years of experience as Tax Consultant, Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, or related occupation. Special Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of prior work experience in each of the following:'
Some telecommuting permitted (hybrid). Salary The annual salary range for this position in California is $121,181 to $140,000. Worksite 2121 N. California Blvd., Suite 500, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Matson is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. | |