We are looking for a Report Developer to serve as a consultative BI partner supporting a centralized reporting and forecasting strategy for a machinery manufacturing organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This Contract position is focused on advising stakeholders on the best reporting approach, shaping practical dashboard solutions, and improving financial visibility across quoting, pipeline, and operational data. The role combines hands-on analytical guidance with knowledge transfer, helping Finance adopt reporting tools that reduce manual spreadsheet work and support more reliable forecasting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate existing reporting limitations and recommend a scalable business intelligence approach using Power BI, another reporting platform, or a blended solution.<br>• Advise on consolidating data from manufacturing, CRM, and estimating systems to create a unified view for analysis and decision-making.<br>• Design and refine dashboard frameworks that support revenue projections, job cost oversight, margin analysis, sales pipeline transparency, and monthly financial performance tracking.<br>• Establish forecasting methodology by identifying critical drivers, business assumptions, and calculation logic used in financial and operational reporting.<br>• Provide individualized training and practical guidance to Finance team members so they can confidently use and maintain reporting outputs.<br>• Partner with stakeholders to improve visibility into cash flow, spending versus revenue, and high-value project performance.<br>• Recommend ways to reduce dependence on manual Excel-based reporting through more automated and sustainable BI solutions.<br>• Support ongoing enhancements to reports and dashboards as source systems, business needs, and reporting priorities change.
<p>Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Pricing Analyst</strong> to join their team. This role is responsible for developing and executing pricing strategies that support profitability, market competitiveness, and business growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, deep experience in <strong>product costing</strong>, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with finance, sales, operations, and supply chain teams.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a pricing professional who understands the complexities of manufacturing environments, including cost structures, margins, raw material impacts, and customer pricing models.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Analyze product cost structures, pricing trends, customer agreements, and margin performance to support pricing decisions</li><li>Develop and maintain pricing models for new and existing products across multiple business lines</li><li>Partner with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate standard costs, cost updates, and margin assumptions</li><li>Conduct profitability analysis by product, customer, and channel to identify pricing improvement opportunities</li><li>Evaluate the impact of raw material, labor, freight, and overhead cost changes on product pricing</li><li>Support quote development, price reviews, and contract renewals with data-driven recommendations</li><li>Monitor market conditions, competitor pricing, and industry trends to help shape pricing strategy</li><li>Prepare reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for senior leadership</li><li>Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to balance customer relationships with margin objectives</li><li>Assist in the development of pricing governance, policies, and approval processes</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in pricing tools, reporting, and analytical processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-focused Billing Clerk to support billing operations for a Contract position in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who can evaluate financial information carefully, resolve discrepancies efficiently, and balance independent work with collaboration across teams. The selected candidate will help maintain accurate invoicing, address account issues, and support exception handling activities that affect payment application and customer billing records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and issue invoices accurately while monitoring billing activity to ensure records are complete and up to date.<br>• Partner with analysts and internal stakeholders to research billing exceptions and determine the appropriate resolution for payment-related issues.<br>• Review interface-related discrepancies, identify underlying causes, and take corrective steps so customer payments are applied correctly.<br>• Evaluate policy, pricing, and account exceptions and update the necessary systems or work items to resolve outstanding billing concerns.<br>• Examine credit card decline reports, classify issues by required next steps, and support timely follow-up actions.<br>• Investigate chargebacks and coordinate responses with financial institutions within required deadlines.<br>• Assist with account cancellations, delinquent accounts, and customer billing inquiries while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.<br>• Build effective working relationships with external vendors and support compliance with established billing practices and industry expectations.<br>• Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce recurring errors, and strengthen billing accuracy.<br>• Communicate progress, findings, and issue status clearly to relevant team members and business partners.