Financial Analyst

Green Meadows Partners; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Meadows Partners, a Knoxville-based firm, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Controller and leadership with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision support.

The role offers growth into broader FP&A responsibilities and requires strong analytical ability, experience with large data sets, and clear communication of findings to leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or audit.
• Strong Excel and general systems skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, or management reporting.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and present clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports for leadership.
• Track performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Build, maintain, and improve financial reports using reporting tools.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.
• Assist with financial modeling and ad hoc analysis.
• Collaborate with departments to gather information and provide financial insight.
• Support analysis related to revenue, margins, cash flow, and other metrics.
• Improve accuracy and usefulness of financial reporting.
• Prepare financial information and presentations for leadership.
• Leverage AI tools to improve reporting and efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication to leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Description

Financial Analyst / FP &A

A growing organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Controller and leadership team with financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision support.

This role is ideal for someone who has previous experience in a corporate Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst position and is ready to grow into broader FP&A responsibilities. The successful candidate does not need to come in as a fully developed FP&A leader, but should be highly analytical, comfortable working with large amounts of financial data, and able to turn that data into useful information for leadership.

The company is experiencing significant business activity and continued growth, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and wants broader exposure to financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports for the Controller and leadership team
• Track performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Build, maintain, and improve financial reports using available reporting tools and data sources
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring attention
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting
• Assist with financial modeling and ad hoc analysis
• Partner with departments across the organization to gather information and provide financial insight
• Support analysis related to revenue, margins, accounts receivable, cash flow, and other key business metrics
• Help improve the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of financial reporting
• Prepare financial information and presentations for leadership
• Leverage technology, including AI tools, to improve reporting, analysis, and efficiency
• Take on additional FP&A responsibilities as experience and knowledge of the business grows

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, accounting analysis, or a related analytical role OR public accounting, ideally audit
• Strong Excel and general systems skills
• Experience creating financial reports and working with reporting systems or report-writing tools
• Strong understanding of financial statements and business performance
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, or management reporting
• Ability to analyze large data sets and turn findings into clear, useful information
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial leaders
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to continue learning

Preferred, But Not Required:

• Previous FP&A experience
• Experience with Power BI, Dynamics 365, or other ERP/reporting systems
• Experience building financial models
• Experience working in a larger corporate, manufacturing, distribution, or multi-location environment
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or similar technologies
• CPA, CMA, or MBA

Compensation

$80,000–$110,000, depending on experience.

Company Description

At Green Meadows Partners, we believe the right opportunity can change a career. As a women-owned recruiting and consulting firm based in Knoxville, we work closely with both candidates and employers to create lasting connections built on trust, communication, and the right fit.

Company Description

At Green Meadows Partners, we believe the right opportunity can change a career. As a women-owned recruiting and consulting firm based in Knoxville, we work closely with both candidates and employers to create lasting connections built on trust, communication, and the right fit.