Job Summary

• The Sr. Finance Analyst will focus on high impact projects and initiatives within the Planning & Control function - including the preparation and development of operating and capital budgets, forecasts, short and long-term business plans, variance and trend analysis. This role is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating the consolidations and distribution of daily, weekly and monthly statistical and financial reports and analysis. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with the preparation and analysis of budgets and forecasts, as well as aspirations to further develop a career in Finance.

Responsibilities

Budget/Forecast

• Responsible for preparing annual budget and quarterly forecasts for entire business.
• Work closely with business leaders to develop projections reflecting both operational and financial goals of the company.  In addition, act as a resource to help achieve these goals.
• Produce analysis and presentations supporting business growth.

Month End Close

• Produce monthly accrual/reclass entries and working closely with accounting department to ensure entries are posted on a timely manner
• Analyze and explain monthly variances and incorporate variances into running monthly forecast.
• Produce KPI’s and month end packages to be presented to business leaders.

Other Responsibilities

• Identify deviations to plan and review with business leaders.
• Develop solutions to deviations to align back with original plan.
• Work with business leaders to identify saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Determine best practices to improve quality and efficiencies to current work flow and create consistencies across network.
• Perform routine and ad-hoc analysis.
• Work on special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. 
• 4+ years experience with strong analytical skills and understanding key aspects of financial planning.
• Ability to take ownership and drive results.
• Cultivate cooperative working relationship, a team player, self-starter, and adhere to deadlines.
• Highly motivated individual with great interpersonal skills, excellent verbal & written communication, organize, attention to details, and can multitask.
• Can work independently and under pressure in a fast pace environment.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Proficient in Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase, and Budget/Forecast software is preferred.
• Media experience is a plus.