Financial Analyst Relocation Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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HireRight is seeking a VP of FP&A to lead the company's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis function. Reporting directly to the CFO and based in Nashville, TN, this role is a key member of the finance leadership team. The VP of FP&A will own the annual and long-range planning processes, drive rigorous financial analysis, and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. The ideal candidate combines deep FP&A technical expertise with strong business judgment and the ability to build and lead a high-performing team. 

This role is based in Nashville, TN and are open to candidates willing to relocate or travel 2x monthly.

Financial Planning & Forecasting: 

• Lead the preparation and management of the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. 

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting, adjusting as necessary based on business changes or external factors. 

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for forecasting revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and cash flow. 

Financial Analysis & Reporting: 

• Provide actionable insights through variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance and recommending improvements. 

• Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting packages, board materials, and lender/investor reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear narrative. 

• Assess and report on financial trends, metrics, and KPIs to support business decisions. 

Business Partnering: 

• Serve as the primary finance partner to commercial, operations, and technology leaders. 

• Collaborate with operational teams to track and evaluate business performance against budgets and forecasts. 

• Provide guidance on financial matters to non-finance stakeholders to support strategic initiatives. 

• Support strategic initiatives including pricing strategy, cost optimization, and investment prioritization. 

Process Improvement & Efficiency: 

• Drive the evolution of the FP&A function - including systems, data infrastructure, and reporting architecture - to support a scalable, efficient finance organization. 

Leadership & Team Management: 

• Lead and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, providing guidance and development opportunities. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within the FP&A team. 

• Partner with the CFO to assess and build FP&A team capacity, including structure, talent, and tooling, as the company scales. 

Ad-Hoc Analysis: 

• Support strategic initiatives, M&A evaluation, and corporate development activities with financial modeling and diligence support. 

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 

Experience: 

• 10+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or business finance, with a proven track record in FP&A leadership roles. 

• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, preferably in a services or technology sector. 

• Demonstrated experience with lender/investor reporting, including familiarity with credit agreement compliance, covenant tracking, or board-level financial reporting. 

• Background in a high-growth, private equity-backed, or public company environment strongly preferred. 

• Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level discussions. 

Skills: 

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required. Experience with enterprise FP&A platforms strongly preferred. 

• Deep fluency in GAAP financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and non-GAAP / adjusted metrics common in PE-owned businesses. 

• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. 

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. 

• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy. 

• Operates as a business partner first - brings financial insight to strategic conversations, not just financial reporting. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• High level of ownership and accountability.