Senior Business Planning Analyst

Spectrum; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum seeks a Senior Business Planning Analyst to drive budgeting, reforecasts, and complex financial analyses that inform strategic decisions. You will coordinate expense reports, perform trend analyses, and build models to forecast results while collaborating with cross-functional leaders.

The role emphasizes identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving forecasting processes, and ensuring accuracy in financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of business planning/financial analysis or related experience.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review comprehensive reports and analyses to support financial objectives.
• Perform data trend analysis on operational budget spend to help teams meet KPIs.
• Build and deploy financial models to forecast results and support strategic planning.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across Spectrum using insights.
• Create and update operating expense reforecasts for financial accuracy.
• Coordinate variance analysis and reporting for operating expenses.
• Conduct monthly reviews of financial statements to pinpoint trends.
• Educate and update accounting operations policies and procedures.
• Drive process improvements and automation in forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Partner with functional leaders to pursue cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

English proficiency

Prioritization

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Management communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you thrive on transforming financial data into actionable insights that drive business success? Spectrum is seeking a skilled Senior Business Planning Analyst to coordinate and monitor budgets, re-forecast operating expenses, and deliver complex financial analyses. Utilizing your expertise in financial principles, you will help shape present and future financial performance while driving impactful business decisions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Prepare and review comprehensive reports and analyses to support financial objectives
• Perform data trend analysis on operational budget spend to help teams meet key performance indicators
• Build and deploy financial models to forecast results and support strategic planning
• Utilize insights to identify and recommend cost‑saving opportunities across Spectrum
• Create and update operating expense reforecasts to ensure financial accuracy
• Coordinate variance analysis and reporting for operating expenses
• Conduct monthly reviews of financial statements to pinpoint trends and performance drivers
• Analyze, educate and recommend updates to accounting operations policies and procedures
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in forecasting, budgeting and management reporting, including automation where possible
• Partner with functional leaders to identify and pursue cost‑saving initiatives across the business

Working Conditions

• Office environment

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

Experience

• 5+ years of business planning/financial analysis or related experience

Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to quickly identify business problems and opportunities
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Ability to engage with all levels of management and company personnel
• Proficiency in software applications such as Word and Excel
• Knowledge of advanced accounting theory and procedures
• Knowledge of operating and capital financial statements

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A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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