Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FedEx Freight is seeking a Senior Analyst in Financial Planning and Analysis to provide financial and analytical guidance and decision support to management. The role supports forecasting, business planning, variance analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, data modeling, and special projects while collaborating with functional departments and senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- 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 incorporates 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 working relationships with functional departments and operations
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business or a related quantitative / analytical discipline plus three (3) years' experience in finance or in a field requiring quantitative analysis
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to accuracy and detail
- Good organizational skills
- High level problem solving ability
- Basic 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 and able to work independently
- Able to independently represent the finance function within project groups
- Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate across different levels of the organization
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Oracle Financials, Hyperion/SmartView, KPIs, variance analysis, and forecasting
- Experience with PowerBI or other reporting tools
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