Financial Analyst

Job Description

Advisor-FP&A | FedEx Freight

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at FedEx Freight, located in a hybrid capacity in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. FedEx Freight is an established freight transportation organization that relies on sound financial guidance to navigate its operations and strategic initiatives. This role is crucial for providing essential financial analysis, developing business and strategic plans, and offering ongoing decision support to management across diverse business proposals. The Advisor will contribute directly to achieving company financial objectives through meticulous planning and insightful analysis.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Level
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR

• Team: Individual contributor within FP&A, supporting various management levels and functional departments
• Mission: To provide financial analysis, develop business plan/strategic plans, and offer ongoing guidance and decision support to management
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Analysis: Prepare, compile, analyze, and evaluate data from multiple financial and operational systems to effectively summarize and present analyses, conclusions, and recommendations for management decision-making.
• Financial Planning: Assist in producing forecasts, annual business plans, and long-range plans, incorporating current/historical information to align with company financial objectives.
• Stakeholder Support: Develop strong working relationships with functional departments and operations to provide direct financial support and guidance.
• Executive Reporting: Develop forecast and variance analysis presentations for executive management.
• Project Leadership: Lead or participate in special projects driven by current company needs or business conditions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, or business.
• Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting, or operations analysis/management.
• Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact successfully with all management levels, and comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Strong problem-solving skills, strong project management skills, self-motivation with the ability to work independently or as a member of a team, and the ability to lead project groups and independently represent the finance function.