Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor/Sr Analyst/Analyst

Lead financial planning and analysis initiatives, support strategic decision-making, and collaborate across finance to deliver actionable modeling and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction, project leadership, and coordination across financial work groups for analysis of diverse business proposals
• Support development of business plans and strategic plans, plus ongoing financial technical advice to senior management
• Analyze business issues with creativity and initiative, and propose solutions
• Represent Finance management interests and perspectives without coaching or prompting
• Influence management direction through analysis and recommendations
• Handle open-ended assignments (greenspace analytics) and drive them to resolution
• Meet deadlines and self-manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Anticipate business situations, address emerging needs, and pursue outcomes to completion
• Contribute to work-group morale, earn peer respect, and focus on getting to solutions
• Anticipate stakeholder questions and tailor messaging to the audience
• Present effectively to diverse audiences and use diplomacy to resolve issues
• Maintain attention to quality and initiate quality improvement processes
• Lead major projects by coordinating within Finance and across departments
• Proactively keep all parties and Finance Leadership informed
• Train and mentor fellow staff members
• Actively provide and seek leadership roles
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist in developing financial models used in business decisions
• Test newly developed financial models and validate results
• Provide customers with actionable guidance
• Analyze projects and proposals across revenue, strategy, capital, operations, and expense using computer modeling techniques

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, finance, or related discipline
• Master's degree in a related field may offset experience requirements
• Experience options (directly related):
  • Five (5) years in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting, audit, or operational analysis
  • Four (4) years in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting, audit, or operational analysis
  • Two (2) years in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting, audit, or operational analysis
• Knowledge of advanced personal computer applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word, Essbase Tools, or others as needed
• Understanding of financial modeling concepts for cost/benefit and profit/loss analysis
• Ability to define problems, identify alternatives, and deliver concise recommendations
• Flexibility to shift priorities as demands change
• Proficiency in storytelling through written documentation
• Strong analytical skills plus human relations and communication skills

Technologies

• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Outlook
• Word
• Essbase Tools

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• For details on comprehensive benefits, see the benefits information link provided by the employer

Additional Details

• Hybrid role based in Memphis, TN (and other listed campus options)
• Employees must work at the FedEx campus location several times per week
• Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location
• Includes relocation assistance
• Campus locations listed: Memphis, TN; Plano, TX; Pittsburgh, PA

Preferred Skills

• Experience with planning/forecasting and financial modeling and analysis is valued
• Strong communication and organizational/project management skills are desired
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities and demands

Pay Range

• Memphis, TN: $7,488.36 - $12,355.79 monthly; $6,511.62 - $10,744.16 monthly; $5,152.82 - $8,244.52 monthly
• Pittsburgh, PA: $7,882.48 - $13,006.09 monthly; $6,854.33 - $11,309.65 monthly; $5,424.03 - $8,678.44 monthly
• Plano, TX: $7,882.48 - $13,006.09 monthly; $6,854.33 - $11,309.65 monthly; $5,424.03 - $8,678.44 monthly

Applicant Rights (Federal Employment Laws)

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify

• E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program
• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)