Financial Planning Analyst: Budgeting & Forecasting Lead

Spectrum; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum, a leading communications provider, seeks a Business Planning Analyst to drive budgeting and expense management through expert analysis and reporting. You will influence company performance with your financial planning skills.

Join a team where your analyses shape strategic decisions, deliver timely reports, and apply models to forecast outcomes. This role emphasizes collaboration and independent work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of business planning, financial analysis or related experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor budgets, reforecasting and expense analysis to support financial objectives.
• Prepare and review reports and analyses that guide financial planning and control.
• Perform data trend analysis on operational budget spend to inform KPI achievement.
• Apply financial models to forecast results and improve decision-making.
• Identify cost savings opportunities through targeted analysis.
• Create and update operating expense reforecasts.
• Conduct operating expense variance analysis and reporting, including monthly financial statement reviews to detect trends.

Skills

English proficiency

Prioritize & organize

Independent & collaborative

Multi-project management

Data analysis

Clear communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Spectrum, a leading communications provider, seeks a Business Planning Analyst to drive budgeting and expense management through expert analysis and reporting. You will influence company performance with your financial planning skills.

Join a team where your analyses shape strategic decisions, deliver timely reports, and apply models to forecast outcomes. This role emphasizes collaboration and independent work in a fast-paced environment.