Finance Business Partner

Confidential; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Memphis, TN seeks a highly analytical finance professional to serve as a strategic business partner across a multi-brand platform. The role focuses on financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, business case development, cash flow analysis, and decision support to drive profitability.

You will partner with operational and commercial leaders to deliver actionable insights, evaluate growth opportunities, and support strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment with broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA/CPA preferred.
• 3+ years in corporate finance, FP&A, strategic finance, or related analytical role.
• Experience with industrial/manufacturing or operationally focused businesses preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities; articulate insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance forecasts (revenue, gross margin, Opex, EBITDA).
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with business leaders.
• Analyze monthly/quarterly performance vs budget and forecast; identify trends and risks.
• Prepare reporting packages, executive summaries, and management presentations.
• Build financial models to support strategic planning and performance management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Scenario analysis

Cash flow planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

BI tools

Planning applications

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical finance professional to serve as a strategic business partner within a growing industrial organization. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, business case development, cash flow analysis, and decision support across a multi-brand business platform.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with operational and commercial leaders to provide actionable financial insights, evaluate growth opportunities, support strategic initiatives, and drive improved profitability and cash flow. This position offers broad exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key business decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial forecasts, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, and other key performance drivers.
• Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes in partnership with business and finance leaders.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare financial reporting packages, management presentations, and executive summaries to support business reviews and decision-making.
• Build and maintain financial models that support strategic planning and performance management.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Act as a trusted finance partner to operational, commercial, and executive leadership teams.
• Develop business cases and financial analyses to support investment decisions, operational improvements, and growth initiatives.
• Evaluate product, customer, and channel profitability, including pricing strategies, margin impacts, and return-on-investment analyses.
• Partner cross-functionally to assess financial trade-offs and support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and other business development opportunities.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Support short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting processes.
• Monitor and analyze key working capital metrics, including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and optimize working capital performance.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to improve forecast accuracy and liquidity planning.

Strategic Finance & Operational Analysis

• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities associated with sourcing, supply chain, and operational initiatives.
• Perform scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses related to cost structure, pricing, inventory investment, logistics, and market conditions.
• Support strategic projects, operational improvement efforts, and portfolio reviews.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to inform senior leadership on key business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or similar credential preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, strategic finance, consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a related analytical role.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or other operationally focused businesses is preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including forecasting, budgeting, business case development, scenario analysis, and cash flow planning.
• Solid understanding of income statement drivers, profitability analysis, working capital management, and financial performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and planning applications is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to partner directly with business leaders, influence strategic decision-making, and contribute meaningfully to operational and financial performance within a growing organization. The position provides broad exposure across finance, operations, and commercial functions, making it an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking increased visibility and impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status