Sr. Financial Analyst - FP&A

at  Robert Half

We are providing an opportunity for a Sr. Financial Analyst - FP& A to join our team in the manufacturing industry based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the management team, understanding and knowledge of manufacturing, financial planning and analysis, financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting multiple entities.

• Provide substantial support to the management team, including multiple Finance Directors.
• Apply understanding and knowledge of manufacturing processes in financial planning and analysis.
• Prepare and interpret financial statements for management review.
• Conduct variance analysis to understand financial performance and identify potential issues.
• Work with diverse entities, supporting their financial requirements and strategies.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives to optimize financial performance.
• Facilitate forecasting and budgeting processes to align with business goals.
• Generate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with KPI’s to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Utilize data mining techniques to extract valuable insights and inform financial strategies.
• Perform accounting functions, including auditing and budget processes.
• Utilize financial systems such as SyteLine, SAP, and Microsoft Excel for financial operations and analysis.
• Develop and manage complex financial models for business forecasting and analysis.
• Conduct financial analysis, including the use of VLOOKUP and Pivot Table, to support decision-making.
• Manage capital effectively to ensure business sustainability and growth.
• Possession of a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP& A)
• Proficiency in data mining techniques to extract valuable business insights
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting functions and auditing principles
• Proven experience in managing budget processes and capital management
• Familiarity with SyteLine and SAP software for financial management
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP, Pivot Table functionalities
• Experience in Variance Analysis to identify and explain financial data discrepancies
• Ability to conduct complex financial analysis and develop complex financial models
• Proficiency in financial analysis to assess the financial health of the organization
• Experience in KPI reporting to track the performance of various financial operations
• Expertise in budgeting and forecasting to predict and manage financial resources
• Excellent communication skills to present financial data and insights to stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required; an advanced degree or relevant certification is a plus.
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