Financial Analyst

Jobtailor; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tennessee seeks an FP&A professional to drive forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning. You will maintain financial models and dashboards, analyze variances, and prepare management reports to support strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes cross-department collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of FP&A or related experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel with financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/forecasting systems preferred (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Adaptive Planning).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly forecasts, annual budgets, long-range planning, and CERs.
• Prepare financial reports and analyze variances vs forecasts, budgets, and prior periods.
• Maintain financial models, forecasting schedules, dashboards, and management reporting.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend improvements to planning assumptions.
• Analyze revenue and expense activity to identify trends and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintain financial tracking schedules and supporting business reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support implementation of reporting enhancements and process improvements.
• Assist with audit requests, reporting requirements, and financial documentation.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analyses for management.
• Develop reporting packages and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Support additional finance projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Excel skills

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Hyperion

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasts, annual operating budgets, long-range planning, and Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs)
• Prepare financial reports and analyze variances between actual results, forecasts, budgets, and prior periods
• Maintain financial models, forecasting schedules, dashboards, and management reporting
• Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend improvements to planning assumptions
• Analyze revenue and expense activity to identify trends and investigate reporting discrepancies
• Maintain financial tracking schedules and supporting business reports
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Support implementation of reporting enhancements and process improvements
• Assist with audit requests, reporting requirements, and financial documentation
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analyses for management
• Develop reporting packages and dashboards that support departmental decision-making
• Support additional finance projects and responsibilities as assigned
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), financial analysis, business analytics, or corporate finance
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Adaptive Planning, or similar ERP and forecasting systems preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis, including advanced financial modeling, variance analysis, and reporting enhancements. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and Excel for data analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle
• SAP
• Hyperion
• Adaptive Planning