Sr Analyst-FP&A

Finance Analyst

This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight Location several times per week.

Position Overview

To use financial and analytical skills to provide ongoing guidance and decision support to management and to assist in executing Finance processes and procedures

Essential Functions

• Compile, analyze and evaluate data from multiple financial and operational systems and effectively summarize and present analyses, conclusions and recommendations that assist management decision making.
• Assist in producing forecasts, annual business plan / long range plans and incorporates current / historical information and that aligns with company financial objectives.
• Review financial data, plans, and reports for completeness and accuracy and ensure timeliness of completion
• Develop working relationships with functional departments and operations
• Develop forecast and variance analysis presentations for executive management
• Provide support for related analytical ad-hoc requests from senior management
• Assist department owners with tools for forecasting, budgeting and overall department assessment
• Use, develop and maintain processes, information systems and software
• Use advanced financial analysis, data management and modeling techniques
• Lead or participate in special projects driven by current company needs or business conditions
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business or a related quantitative / analytical discipline plus three (3) years' experience in finance or in a field requiring quantitative analysis
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Good organizational skills
• High level problem solving ability
• Basic project management skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and/or financial support systems
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Able to independently represent the finance function within project groups
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate across different levels of the organization