Financial reporting analyst Jobs in Memphis, TN

Job Description:

Summary

The Finance Analyst supports plant operations and corporate financial planning by providing accurate forecasts, budgets, and performance analysis. This position plays a critical role in translating operational metrics into financial insights, identifying opportunities for margin improvement, and ensuring alignment between plant-level activities and organizational objectives. The role also contributes to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system transitions to strengthen financial accuracy and decision-making.

Primary Duties

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain plant-level financial forecasts and budgets in collaboration with operations

and finance leadership.

• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Build and maintain financial models to support production costing, margin analysis, and scenario planning.

• Provide timely variance analysis and explanations during monthly close processes.

• Partner with operations to translate performance metrics into actionable financial insights.

• Support annual budgeting processes and contribute to improved reporting tools and rhythms.

• Assist with system transition activities by validating data and adapting financial models.

• Share best practices and collaborate with peers to ensure consistency across plants.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; 7+ years of finance or related experience, including ~4+ years of directly applicable experience in financial planning & analysis and/or manufacturing industry or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA preferred. Experience with ERP systems and financial modeling strongly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.

• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet tools and ability to manage large data sets.

• Knowledge of manufacturing costing and inventory accounting principles.

• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in fast-paced environments. • Collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple teams.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions:

• Frequent use of computer systems for data analysis and reporting.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Occasional travel to plant locations and headquarters as required.

Work Environment:

• Perform most tasks in an office setting with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities.

• Exposure to factory conditions including noise, dust, and temperature variations during plant visits.

• Compliance with all applicable safety policies when on-site.

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in plant environments.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship