We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Planning and Analyst to join our client's team on a contract basis in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing and implementing financial models and tools to support salary adjustments, merit increases, and bonus projections for a leading manufacturing company. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments to achieve project goals effectively. This role has the potential to convert into a full-time role with our client. Responsibilities:• Develop advanced financial models and tools in Microsoft Excel to calculate and project salary adjustments, merit increases, and bonuses for employees.• Conduct thorough salary, merit, and bonus projections by analyzing historical compensation data and collaborating with HR to incorporate performance criteria.• Lead testing phases to validate financial models, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company policies.• Collaborate closely with finance, HR, and other stakeholders to align project deliverables with organizational goals.• Perform variance analyses to identify gaps between projected and actual outcomes, providing actionable insights for future improvements.• Create detailed reports and presentations summarizing financial projections, testing results, and recommendations for leadership.• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the sustainability and fairness of merit and bonus structures.• Ensure compliance with compensation policies and regulations, addressing financial risks related to budget allocations.• Simulate various financial scenarios to assess the robustness of models and their impact on organizational priorities.• Proactively identify and address roadblocks during project execution, offering solutions to keep timelines on track.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis or FP& A roles.• Expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions, including automated checks and validation mechanisms.• Strong knowledge of variance analysis and financial projections.• Familiarity with performance reviews, merit increases, and bonus structures.• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR and finance.• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and salary structure analysis.• Background in the trades or machinery industry is a plus.ON-SITE work structure is in place. For immediate consideration please contact: Kelly Fellows at 865-370-2219

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Knoxville, TN
onsite
Temporary
39.59 - 45.84 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Planning and Analyst to join our client's team on a contract basis in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing and implementing financial models and tools to support salary adjustments, merit increases, and bonus projections for a leading manufacturing company. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments to achieve project goals effectively. This role has the potential to convert into a full-time role with our client. Responsibilities:• Develop advanced financial models and tools in Microsoft Excel to calculate and project salary adjustments, merit increases, and bonuses for employees.• Conduct thorough salary, merit, and bonus projections by analyzing historical compensation data and collaborating with HR to incorporate performance criteria.• Lead testing phases to validate financial models, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company policies.• Collaborate closely with finance, HR, and other stakeholders to align project deliverables with organizational goals.• Perform variance analyses to identify gaps between projected and actual outcomes, providing actionable insights for future improvements.• Create detailed reports and presentations summarizing financial projections, testing results, and recommendations for leadership.• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the sustainability and fairness of merit and bonus structures.• Ensure compliance with compensation policies and regulations, addressing financial risks related to budget allocations.• Simulate various financial scenarios to assess the robustness of models and their impact on organizational priorities.• Proactively identify and address roadblocks during project execution, offering solutions to keep timelines on track.
2025-09-02T15:08:50Z

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