Financial Analyst I

Job Description

Financial Analyst I | Kenco Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kenco Group, located in Chattanooga, TN. Kenco is a leading 3PL provider in the U.S. that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. This position provides essential FP&A support for two critical divisions, helping to optimize financial performance and ensure sound financial decision-making. The role contributes directly to the company’s mission of making a real impact in the supply chain industry and moving the world forward.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Chattanooga, TN

• Team: Reports within the FP&A team, supporting Transportation and Material Handling Solutions divisions.
• Mission: To provide foundational financial planning and analysis support, enabling two divisions to optimize financial performance and achieve strategic objectives.
• Tech Stack: MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), Workday Adaptive (preferred), other relevant ERP / Planning / BI tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze financial results: Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results versus budget and forecasts, identifying key drivers for deviations.
• Support financial planning: Contribute to the development of budgets and forecasts by validating data, updating templates, and documenting underlying assumptions.
• Generate performance reports: Prepare and maintain key performance indicator (KPI) and operational reporting for business insights.
• Prepare review materials: Assist in the creation of comprehensive materials, including tables, charts, and commentary, for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Inform strategic decisions: Provide detailed analysis and effective communication to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required. This role is suited for an entry-level professional with a core understanding of the Corporate FP&A function, its role in an organization, and fundamental business principles.
• Experience: 0-2 years of corporate FP&A, Accounting, or relevant analytical experience is required, along with intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (reporting, modeling, pivot tables, nested logic) and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Strong working knowledge of FP&A functions and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); strong analytical, critical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities; and the capacity to deliver clear, accurate, and well-structured communication verbally and in writing.
• Bonus: Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive or other relevant ERP, Planning, or Business Intelligence (BI) tools is preferred.