Strategic Budget & Forecast Analyst

Charter Communications; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications is seeking a Business Planning Analyst to drive smarter budgeting and expense management through expert analysis and detailed reporting. The role focuses on coordinating budgets, forecasting expenses, and applying financial models to inform decision-making.

With 2+ years in business planning or financial analysis, you will prepare reports, analyze data trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities, contributing to Spectrum's financial objectives and performance.

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.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to quickly identify business problems and opportunities.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of software applications such as Word and Excel.

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 the achievement of Key Performance Indicators.
• 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

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Reporting

Communication

Prioritization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Charter Communications is seeking a Business Planning Analyst to drive smarter budgeting and expense management through expert analysis and detailed reporting. The role focuses on coordinating budgets, forecasting expenses, and applying financial models to inform decision-making.

With 2+ years in business planning or financial analysis, you will prepare reports, analyze data trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities, contributing to Spectrum's financial objectives and performance.