Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and business planning support to operations and management. Prepare variance analysis, presentations for executives, develop models and tools, support ad-hoc analytical requests, and lead finance-related projects to inform decision-making.
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 provide financial analysis of diverse business proposals, development of business plan/strategic plans and provide on-going guidance and decision support to management
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare, 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 incorporate 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 a strong working relationship with functional departments and operations and be able to provide direct financial support.
- 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 or business plus five (5) years’ experience in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting or operations analysis/management
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact successfully with all management levels
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong 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 with the ability to work independently or as the member of a team
- Able to lead project groups and independently represent the finance function
EST FedEx Freight, Inc
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [email protected]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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