Job Description
Financial Planning & Analysis develops and supports enterprise resource planning systems and financial models requiring sophisticated state of the art computer and statistical techniques and provides systems and networking support. Provides financial analyses, studies, and counsel on all matters of potentially significant financial impact to the organization and develops budgets, forecasts and metrics as appropriate in support of company strategic priorities.
Financial Planning & Analysis work focuses on short and long-term financial planning and/or financial analysis of business operations for the purpose of measuring and forecasting future business performance. Our team spends time analyzing both operational and financial data, building databases and providing reporting for all levels of management to ensure accurate decisions can be made.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including monitoring budget performance and variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to identify opportunities for cost optimization, revenue growth, and improved profitability.
Identify areas of improvement and recommend corrective actions.
Collaborate with various business units and departments to understand their financial needs and challenges, providing financial guidance and support.
Work with stakeholders to adjust forecasts based on changing business conditions.
Serve as a financial advisor, providing insights and recommendations to support decision making.
Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and business case development.
Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to department heads and senior management.
Communicate financial results and key insights in a clear and concise manner.
Respond to ad hoc requests for financial analysis and reporting from various stakeholders, including senior management and department heads.
Participate in cross-functional teams to drive business initiatives and projects.
Skills/Requirement
Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and advanced Excel skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively across different departments.
Attention to detail and a strong sense of accuracy.
Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Intuition for business and a strategic attitude
Minimum Qualifications
FP&A I: Bachelor’s degree/equivalent i:n accounting, MIS, business or a related field. One (1) year experience in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting audit or operational analysis. Ability to analyze business operations and develop automated solutions. Strong analytical and communication skills.
FP&A II : Bachelor’s degree/equivalent accounting, MIS, business or a related field. Two (2) years’ experience in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting audit or operational analysis. Knowledge of advanced spreadsheet applications and computer modeling. Knowledge of large service or business operations programming, systems consulting, systems analysis or computer modeling on either PC based or mainframe systems. Knowledge of multidimensional databases and web-based applications. Knowledge and understanding of PCs, networking, and peripheral devices. Ability to analyze business operations and develop automated solutions
Domicile / Relocation Information: This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States. The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business needs.
Application Criteria: Upload a current copy of your resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer the job screening questionnaire by 5 PM CT on April 22, 2024.
Additional Information
Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, California, Rhode Island, Washington, Hawaii, Illinois and New Jersey Residents Only – Compensation: Monthly Salary: $4,634.00 – $7,810.00. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include but are not limited to your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
Born out of FedEx, a pioneer that ships nearly 20 million packages a day and manages endless threads of information, FedEx Dataworks is an organization rooted in connecting the physical and digital sides of our network to meet today’s needs and address tomorrow’s challenges.
We are creating opportunities for FedEx, our customers, and the world at large by:
Exploring and harnessing data to define and solve true problems;
Removing barriers between data sets to create new avenues of insight;
Building and iterating on solutions that generate value;
Acting as a change agent to advance curiosity and performance.
At FedEx Dataworks, we are making supply chains work smarter for everyone.
Employee Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid Life and AD&D insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid sick leave; paid parental leave, paid vacation, paid military leave, and additional paid time off; geographic pay ranges; 401k with Company match and incentive bonus potential; sales Incentive compensation for selling roles.
