Advisor-FP&A

FedEx Freight; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Memphis, TN, seeks a seasoned financial analyst to deliver data-driven insights, forecasts and business plans that guide management decisions.

You will partner with operations and finance across multiple platforms, develop variance analyses, and support budgeting, long-range plans and ad-hoc analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus five years' experience in financial analysis, planning, or operations analysis

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, analyze data from multiple financial and operational systems and summarize analyses for management
• Assist in forecasting, annual business plans and long-range plans aligned with financial objectives
• Review financial data, plans and reports for completeness and timeliness
• Develop strong working relationships with functional departments and operations to provide financial support
• Develop forecast and variance analyses for executive management
• Support ad-hoc analytical requests from senior management

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN, Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight Location several times per week.

POSITION OVERVIEW: To provide financial analysis of diverse business proposals, development of business plan/strategic plans and provide on-going guidance and decision support to management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare, compile, analyze, and evaluate data from multiple financial and operational systems and effectively summarize and present analyses, conclusions and recommendations that assist management decision making.
• Assist in producing forecasts, annual business plan / long range plans and incorporate current / historical information and that aligns with company financial objectives .
• Review financial data, plans, and reports for completeness and accuracy and ensure timeliness of completion.
• Develop a strong working relationship with functional departments and operations and be able to provide direct financial support.
• Develop forecast and variance analysis presentations for executive management.
• Provide support for related analytical ad‑hoc requests from senior management
• Assist department owners with tools for forecasting, budgeting and overall department assessment
• Use, develop and maintain processes, information systems and software Use advanced financial analysis, data management and modeling techniques Lead or participate in special projects driven by current company needs or business conditions
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting or business plus five (5) years' experience in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting or operations analysis/management
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact successfully with all management levels
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and/or financial support systems
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as the member of a team
• Able to lead project groups and independently represent the finance function

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