Financial Analyst

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team. To be successful in this role, we need someone with experience in a manufacturing environment. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in analyzing financial data, creating reports, and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making in a manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for finance to contribute to the success of our manufacturing organization.

***PLEASE NOTE*** This job is on site, in-person at our Chattanooga, TN office headquarters. We do not offer telecommuting for this role nor is a relocation package included. Applicants must already be in the Greater Chattanooga, TN area or already planning to relocate to Chattanooga, TN to be considered.

"We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our company, including resumes sent directly to our employees, will be considered company property. We will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Agencies must have a signed services agreement with us and obtain advance written approval from our HR team to submit resumes in response to a specific job opening."

Job Purpose:

The Financial Analyst must be experienced in assisting FP&A efforts and will be a pivotal contributor to the Company’s financial forecast, annual budgeting process, variance analysis, and special projects. S/he will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including assisting with preparation of presentations, compiling financial and sales metrics, capital expenditure analysis, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis, and other projects requested by senior management. This function acts as part of the analytical engine of the Company to provide insights and support for ‘optimal’ business decision making. The position reports to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.

Responsibilities:
· · Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, and expenses

· Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends, and analyzing causes of unexpected variance

· Assist with Budgeting, Forecasting, Operating Plan, and Modeling Tools

· Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis

· Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports

· Help to improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies

· Use financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives

· Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes

· Maintain foreign subsidiary account

· Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis

· Prepare presentations and reports for the Board of Directors and Management Team

· Assist with the month-end close process

· Assist with periodic audits and other accounting or finance projects

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

NOTE**This position meets the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Job description is subject to change to comply with federal, state and local labor laws.

Qualifications:
·· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related study

· Three to five years of FP&A Experience preferably in a Manufacturing environment

· Must have an ERP systems background and have excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles

· Detail oriented with superior organizational, prioritizing, and multi-tasking abilities

· Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

· Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail

· Excellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions

· Strong grasp of GAAP accounting and general accounting concepts

· Experience working with foreign exchange rate currency conversions

· Microsoft Excel proficiency is a must which includes creating pivot tables, formula usage, and creating graphs and charts from large datasets

· High level knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint

· Strategic thinking ability and positive team player attitude

We offer competitive compensation packages based on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth within our organization.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for finance and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Financial analysis: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN 37450 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37450: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000