Financial Operations Analyst

Manpower; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower in Nashville, TN is seeking a finance professional to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering insights to leadership. You will monitor metrics, analyze inventory, costs, and variances, and support budgeting, forecasting, and planning to drive performance.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, experience with ERP and BI tools, and advanced Excel skills to communicate complex data to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Approximately 2 to 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis; experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, with proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate complex financial and operational data to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, delivering insights and performance results to leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate operational and financial metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze inventory performance, production costs, and operational variances to support data-driven decision making.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities through variance analysis and performance evaluation.
• Support the development of annual operating plans and ongoing forecast updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

Communication of data

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2-6 years experience in finance/accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting platforms

BI/data visualization tools

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, delivering insights and performance results to leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate operational and financial metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze inventory performance, production costs, and operational variances to support data-driven decision making.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities through variance analysis and performance evaluation.
• Support the development of annual operating plans and ongoing forecast updates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Approximately 2 to 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis; experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, with proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate complex financial and operational data to stakeholders.