Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support strategic decision-making and strengthen financial visibility across the business in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role will lead planning, forecasting, and performance analysis while partnering with operational leaders to identify trends, improve reporting, and drive profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, hands-on modeling expertise, and the ability to translate financial results into practical business recommendations.Responsibilities:• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning process to provide timely and accurate financial guidance for business leaders.• Build and maintain financial models that evaluate performance, support scenario planning, and inform key operational and strategic decisions.• Analyze profit and loss results, investigate variances against plan and prior periods, and communicate key drivers to stakeholders.• Develop KPI dashboards and management reports using tools such as Power BI and Excel to improve visibility into business performance.• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess costs, revenue trends, and inventory performance in order to uncover opportunities to improve margins.• Use Adaptive Insights and D365 data to streamline reporting, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and enhance financial planning processes.• Provide actionable recommendations that help leadership maximize profitability and manage financial risk effectively.• Support month-end and periodic review activities by preparing clear analyses and summaries of financial results.The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a CPA is preferred. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the local Knoxville or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview