Sr. Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
The Sr. Analyst, FP&A will focus on high impact projects and initiatives within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function - including the preparation and development of operating and capital budgets, forecasts, short and long-term business plans (LRP), variance, and trend analysis. This role will assist with consolidation 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
• Direct responsibility for preparing the annual budget and monthly forecasts for assigned business areas.
• Work closely with business leaders to develop budget/forecast/LRP that reflects operational and financial goals of the company and act as a resource to help achieve these goals.
• Assist in the consolidation and reporting of the budgets and forecasts for the department.
• Consolidation and reporting for all operating and capital expenditures.
• Assist in the monthly review, analysis and reporting of consolidated operating and capital expenditures.
• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of variance analysis.
• Conduct financial and statistical analysis, reporting and tracking for all assigned business areas, supported by commentary and analysis.
• Develop, report, and maintain routine and ad-hoc financial analysis.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and develop models for ad-hoc analysis.
• 4+ years' experience in Accounting or Finance, including previous experience in preparation and analysis of budgets and forecasts.
• Prior experience with financial reporting tools (Hyperion, Oracle, Essbase).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, with the ability to interact with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Detail oriented with the ability to analyze problems, probe facts, question assumptions, and provide solutions and alternatives.
• Strong Excel skills including advanced formulas, pivot tables, graphs and charts.
• High degree of integrity, strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems using fact-based decision-making.
At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.
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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $77,112.00 - $126,684.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.
Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty