Financial Analyst

NextLink; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas-based Internet Service Provider is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to assist in financial reporting and data analysis. This role includes preparing budgets, conducting variance analysis, and working with PowerBI. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with a focus on detail and communication in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of financial reporting including budget to actual analysis.
• Perform research regarding budget to actual variances.
• Assist in creation of budgets for State, department, and projects.
• Prepare analysis of performance indicators as needed.
• Identifies and analyzes trends in complex data sets.
• Prepare and distribute PowerBI reports with financial information.
• Assist in filing FCC and State regulatory documents.
• Assist government grant submissions and audits.
• Update ERP projects weekly and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with developing data visualizations and presentations.

Skills

Data entry skills

Proficiency in MS Office, including Microsoft Excel

Ability to display business metrics in easily readable formats

Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organizational and planning skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Team work

Professional integrity

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelors degree required

Undergraduate college degree required

3-5 years business analysis or general accounting experience

Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software

1-3 years experience with PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Job Summary

Perform analysis of monthly and annual financial results at Company, State, department and/or project level. Prepare easily digestible reporting for project managers, department heads, and Management, as well as respond to questions. Evaluate and analyze budget to actual, key performance indicators and other underlying operational data, to identify potential areas for improvement or additional analysis, or for highlighting to relevant personnel. Improve reporting, data analysis, workflow, or procedures, or all of the above as needed during performance of duties. In addition, assist in the filing of regulatory submissions to FCC or other government/regulatory agencies as determined by CFO or VP of Finance. This role will work directly with CFO, VP of Finance, and Controller for these job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual financial reporting including budget to actual analysis
• Perform research regarding budget to actual variances
• Assist in creation of State, department, and project budgets
• Prepare analysis of performance indicators, as needed
• Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns in sometimes complex data sets. Present standard data sets and information in an understandable and compelling manner
• Prepare, update, and distribute PowerBI reports containing financial information in above bullets as applicable
• Assist in the filing of FCC filings, State and Regulatory filings as needed
• Assist in the filing of State sales tax filings, use tax, and rebates
• Assist with government grant submissions, applications, audits, and data accumulation
• Assist the External and Government Affairs team in the processing and obtaining of budget to actual project cost tracking
• Provide supporting documentation for audits, as needed
• Update projects in ERP and other systems on a weekly minimum basis
• Maintain accurate historical records
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information
• Performs special projects as needed and other duties as requested by supervisor
• Assist with developing data visualizations and presentations for internal and external audiences, including graphs, tables, dashboards, etc. drawing on programmatic and secondary data sources
• Assist in the updating of lease tracking software
• Provide coaching to department heads on understanding data, budget, and financial reports to progress towards their goals
• Assist in coding and approving of credit card transactions

Skills

• Data entry skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Microsoft Excel
• Ability to display business metrics in easily readable formats
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Team work
• Professional integrity
• Ability to meet deadlines

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required
• Undergraduate college degree required
• 3-5 years business analysis or general accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• 1-3 years experience with PowerBI

Job Classification

• Administration
• Non-Exempt

Working Environment / Hazards

• Working conditions primarily inside an office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• High level of interaction with internal clients (department personnel)

Physical Demands

• Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment
• To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting, standing, operating computers and other office equipment and moving about the office. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via teleconference, phone, or in person

Working Hours / Days

• Monday thru Friday
• Full time
• Overtime as needed

Travel Requirements

• 0% of travel required

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement)

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

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