Planning Analyst
Duration: 412 weeks
Work schedule: 4045 hours/week
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform Retail Wireless financial forecasting reporting and operational metrics tracking on a weekly/monthly basis; consolidate and manage weekly executive forecast review of subscribers and P&L line items for Corporate FP&A
- Serve as the main point of contact between the Retail Wireless Finance organization and Corporate FP&A for questions regarding the consolidated financials and financial projections
- Support the financial planning/budgeting forecasting and reporting process for Retail Wireless G&A expenses
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with groups throughout the company to accurately reflect the business in published analyses and recommendations; maintain a strong working relationship with Accounting and play a key role in the month/quarter/year end process
- Analyze and interpret financial data and communicate explanations and recommendations to leadership; develop understanding of key drivers of results
- Utilize your creativity to develop solutions outsideofthebox
- Produce clear wellformatted reports that communicate a compelling message for the business
- Perform adhoc analysis related to costsavings opportunities and other corporate initiatives
- Act as a steward of financial accuracy and data integrity
Education and Experience: - Undergraduate degree in Finance Accounting or related field
- MBA or MSFinance is a plus but not required
- 3 years of financial analysis forecasting and budgeting experience
Skills and Qualifications: - Proficient in Microsoft Excel with a knowledge of financial reporting systems a plus (e.g. Oracle Hyperion and OneStream)
- Proficient in Google Suite primarily Sheets and Slides
- Excellent teamwork skills with ability to establish productive working relationships with other departments and personnel
- Welldeveloped oral and written presentation skills with the ability to summarize complex concepts into understandable and easytofollow presentation materials
- Understanding of business financial and accounting concepts (Accruals Reversal GAAP principles etc.)
- Resultsdriven and able to strike the right balance between detail orientation and grasping the big picture
- Intellectual curiosity outstanding problem solving and strong analytical skills with the ability to seek organize analyze and draw valid conclusions with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage tight deadlines prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fastpaced dynamic environment