Conducts financial research and analysis, compiles operating and financial data, supports forecasts, annual business plans, long-range planning, budgeting, financial models, management presentations, and special projects. Reviews reports for accuracy and timeliness while assisting department owners with forecasting and performance assessment tools.
This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight Location several times per week.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
To conduct basic research, evaluations and analyses related to short and long-term financial planning requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Compile, analyze and evaluate operating and financial data
- Assist in producing forecasts, the annual business plan, and long range plans
- Review financial data, plans, and reports for completeness and accuracy and ensure timeliness of completion
- Assist with the development of various management presentations
- Assist department owners with tools for forecasting, budgeting and overall department assessment
- Use and maintain information systems, software, financial models and reports
- 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
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business or a related quantitative / analytical discipline
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills
- Basic knowledge of accounting theory, practice and financial analysis and/or other related quantitative / analytical methods
- Detail oriented with good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally
- Experience using Microsoft Office including, but not limited, to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Able to work independently
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
EST FedEx Freight, Inc
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [email protected]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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