Sr. Financial Analyst

US6083 Clear Channel Airports, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HSA/FSAs

Employee assistance program

Life & disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Identity protection

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Gym membership

Home & auto insurance

Job summary

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the finance team with recurring reporting, ad hoc analysis, and capital project tracking in Allentown.

The role partners with Accounting, Business Development, Project Managers, Sales and Operations to provide financial planning, reporting, and analytical support focused on performance, cost accounting, budgets, and project spend. Strong Excel and Workday skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Two or more years of directly related accounting/financial experience.
• Experience with financial operations and capital budgets preferred.
• Experience with an advertising agency, media vendor, or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial analysis and consulting at branch, team, and market level, supporting Finance Managers.
• Prepares and distributes analytical and performance-tracking reports to sales and operations leaders.
• Manages reporting processes, investigates variances, and recommends actions.
• Develops process improvements to track key operating metrics and support financial planning tools.
• Performs ad hoc research, presenting evaluations and recommendations to leadership.
• Tracks capital budgets, actual spending, remaining commitments, and forecasted costs by project and market.
• Compares project spending with budgets and pro-formas, explains variances, and suggests follow-ups.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel (Advanced)

Workday experience

PowerPoint

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clear Channel Outdoor Job Summary

This position supports the finance team through recurring reporting, ad hoc analysis, and capital project tracking. Reporting and analysis are primarily internally focused and cover sales, revenue, expenses, and capital spending at the team and business unit levels. The role partners with Accounting, Business Development, Project Managers, Sales and Operations to support informed decisions, monitor project performance, and improve financial processes. Provides financial planning, reporting, and analytical support to the Finance Managers, with a focus on business performance, cost accounting, capital budgets, project spend tracking, and contractual requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Provides financial analysis and consulting at the branch, team, and market level, interpreting financial and operational data and directly supporting the Finance Managers. Prepares and distributes analytical and performance tracking reports to sales and operational team leaders. Manages assigned reporting processes, investigates variances, recommends actions, and follows issues through resolution. Develops process improvements to track key operating metrics and support financial planning tools, partnering with Accounting and IT to ensure accurate data collection and reporting. Performs ad hoc research and presents evaluations, proposals, and recommendations to leadership, including financial information and competitor performance analysis for Business Development business reviews. Tracks capital budgets, actual spending, remaining commitments, and forecasted completion costs by project and market. Reviews and reconciles capital invoices and supporting documentation with Accounting and project teams, including documentation needed to demonstrate contractual capital compliance. Compares project spending and financial performance with approved budgets and pro-formas, explains variances, and recommends follow‑up actions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.

Work Experience Two (2) or more years of directly related experience in an accounting or financial role required. Experience with financial operations and capital budgets preferred. Experience with an advertising agency, media vendor, and/or related industries preferred.

Skills Demonstrates ability to prepare accurate, timely financial reports and analyses, validate data, and maintain supporting documentation. Strong analytical and process improvement skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams. Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), with advanced Excel skills such as lookups and pivot tables. Experience with Workday suite and OfficeConnect plug‑in preferred.

Competencies Accounting and Financial Systems, Processes and Technology: Uses financial management and reporting systems effectively and improves financial and administrative processes to support accurate reporting and the effectively. Achievement Orientation: Focuses efforts on meeting challenges and achieving high-quality results consistent with the organization's goals. Action Oriented: Proactively takes ownership, addresses challenges, and follows through on commitments. Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively across departments, shares knowledge, and supports common goals. Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively gets message across. Problem Solving: Analyzes financial data, identifies root causes, recommends and implements practical solutions. Technical Aptitude: Learns and applies financial systems and technology to improve reporting, analysis, and efficiency. Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently, prioritizes responsibilities, and meets deadlines.

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands. Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds. Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Location

Allentown, PA: 7450 Tilghman Street, Suite 104, 18106

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

E-Verify

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

About Clear Channel Outdoor

At Clear Channel Outdoor, we're more than a leader in Out-of-Home advertising. We're pioneers shaping the future of how brands connect with people in the real world. As one of the largest and most innovative advertising platforms in the U.S., we're redefining the power of OOH media with cutting-edge creativity, impactful digital billboards, advanced data analytics, and measurement solutions. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our employees describe Clear Channel Outdoor as a place where collaboration thrives, where teams explore solutions together, and, where the supportive culture created by coworkers fuels motivation and success. We believe in investing in our culture because we know that great business outcomes start with engaged, supported employees. Here, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, make a difference, and do meaningful work that creates a positive impact both inside and outside in the communities we serve. Joining our team means helping to push the boundaries of what's possible in Out-of-Home—and doing it in an environment where people, passion, and purpose come together to drive progress.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision plan options
• Spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement with company match
• Paid time off Additional discount programs and benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Legal insurance
• Pet insurance
• Gym memberships
• Home and auto insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

• Leadership development program
• Peer coaching
• Collaborative career development plans
• Training & development

Know Your Rights

Clear Channel Outdoor is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to MyHR at 1-833-831-2089 or email us at [e-mail]. When you call this number to request an accommodation, you must have the information related to the specific position you are interested in (requisition number, job title, location, etc.).