Strategic FP&A Analyst: Budgeting & Profitability

SL Tennessee; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Tennessee is seeking an FP&A Accountant to analyze financial information, support budgeting, and drive profitability analysis for informed decision-making.

In this role you will monitor cost drivers, perform monthly P&L variance analysis, and help optimize KPIs across departments, projects, and cost centers. A bachelor’s degree is required; MBA preferred, with 3–5+ years in FP&A or financial controlling; SAP or Oracle experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process and monitor actual performance against budget.
• Conduct monthly profit and loss (P&L) variance analysis.
• Monitor cost drivers and provide recommendations for cost reduction.
• Cooperate with internal departments to gather financial data and explain variances.
• Ensure proper allocation of costs to departments, projects, or cost centers.
• Support the monthly and quarterly closing process with relevant financial data.
• Continuously improve internal management reporting systems and tools.
• Manage and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with business goals

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

SL Tennessee is seeking an FP&A Accountant to analyze financial information, support budgeting, and drive profitability analysis for informed decision-making.

In this role you will monitor cost drivers, perform monthly P&L variance analysis, and help optimize KPIs across departments, projects, and cost centers. A bachelor’s degree is required; MBA preferred, with 3–5+ years in FP&A or financial controlling; SAP or Oracle experience is a plus.