Senior Financial Analyst

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings is seeking a Finance professional to provide support across multiple FP&A functions including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role collaborates with sales, operations and IT to ensure accurate data and insightful analyses.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least three years of accounting/financial analysis experience, and strong Excel skills for advanced modeling and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum three years related experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced functions (lookups, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and provides FP&A products, programs, projects and policies.
• Provides financial services and consulting at the branch, team and market level; analyzes data and supports Finance Manager.
• Forecasts, analyzes and evaluates financial plans and budgets; recommends actions to meet objectives.
• Prepares and distributes analytical reports to sales and operations leaders.
• Builds process improvements and tools for planning and performance tracking.
• Creates financial models to support P&L forecasting and annual budgeting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Clear Channel Outdoor

Job Summary

Provides support in one or more of several specialty areas within the Finance and Accounting function including: Cost Accounting, Business Support, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Audit, Accounting Services and Centralized Transactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and provides products, programs, projects, processes and policies in support of the Financial Planning and Analysis function.
• Provides financial services and consulting at the branch, team and/or market level; performs analysis and interpretation of financial and other data; directly supports the Finance Manager and finance team.
• Forecasts, analyzes, and evaluates financial plans and budgets; develops recommendations to achieve financial objectives.
• Participates in expense forecasting and actuals process, including research and communication of variances.
• Prepares and distributes analytical and performance tracking reports to sales and operational team leaders.
• Builds process improvements that identify and track key operating metrics that can be leveraged to develop planning tools.
• Creates financial models to support P&L forecasting, annual budgeting process, and evaluation of strategic business decisions.
• Interfaces with business, finance & sales leads, accounting partners and IT to ensure accurate data and information gathering.
• Performs analysis/deep dives on profitability, revenue trends and other periodic ad-hoc analytical projects.
• Performs ad hoc research as necessary; prepares and presents comprehensive evaluations, proposals and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
• Assists with budgeting process including preparation of templates, coordination of budget meetings, entering budget information into appropriate systems and preparation of presentation materials.
• Tracks historical capital investments and assists with monthly capital expenditure forecasting.
• Analyzes concession agreements and other third-party contracts and monitors compliance with financial terms and obligations.
• Supports business development team by providing financial information for business reviews and by analyzing performance of competitors, including identifying trends in competitors’ behavior.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
• CPA Preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum three (3) years related experience, in an accounting or financial analysis role.

Skills

• Solid knowledge of general accepted accounting principles.
• Able to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses in a timely manner.
• Able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational / time management skills, and be detailed oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.) with advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups and pivot tables).

Competencies

• Accounting and Reporting - Applying an understanding of accounting and reporting concepts and methodologies.
• Achievement Orientation – Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Business Perspective – Us