Sr Financial Analyst

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Channel Outdoor, a leader in outdoor advertising, seeks a Finance Analyst to support FP&A, cost accounting, budgeting and reporting. You will partner with branch and market finance teams to analyze data, build financial models, and deliver insightful analyses that drive strategic decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field; CPA is preferred, with at least three years of accounting/financial analysis experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum three years of accounting/financial analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and provides FP&A processes and policies.
• Provides financial services and consulting at branch/team/market level; analyzes data and supports finance team.
• Forecasts, analyzes and evaluates financial plans and budgets; makes recommendations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Budgeting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pivot tables

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.

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 Perspect