Forecast Analyst jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team. 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. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for finance to contribute to the success of our organization.

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 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

· Daily, Monthly and Quarterly 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

· 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 including journal entries as assigned and reconciliations

· Assist with periodic audits and other accounting or finance projects including acquisitions

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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

· 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person