Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis

Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance and support with analysis and research on various projects undertaken by the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to provide the company and senior leadership with the information needed to make informed business decisions.

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Analyze historical financial data to predict future performance and identify trends.

Budget Management

• Collaborate with department heads to create detailed budgets.
• Monitor budget adherence and recommend adjustments to address variances.

Performance Analysis

• Provide in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast).
• Identify drivers of financial performance and propose actionable recommendations to improve profitability and/or optimize performance vs. budget/forecast.

Strategic Decision Support

• Support senior leadership by delivering insights for strategic decision-making, such as cost optimization, pricing strategies, or investment opportunities.
• Develop scenarios and sensitivity analyses to assess potential outcomes of business decisions

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare and deliver clear, concise financial reports and presentations for stakeholders, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive summaries.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.

We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship.

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or business related field required
• Minimum 3 years of previous work experience preferred
• Previous financial analysis work experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of data analytics and reporting
• Working knowledge of various financial, reporting, and database systems including Tableau, Infor dEPM, Lawson/ S3, Birst

Competencies

• Possess financial acumen
• Ability to manage projects and multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Excellent strategic, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Teamwork, conflict management, influencing, and negotiating skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate financial principles and practices with non-finance team members