Strategic Finance & Planning Manager

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking a seasoned Manager of Business Planning in our New York area. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a major business unit, reporting to the Sr Director of Business Planning and collaborating with senior leadership.

You will drive cost management, ROI assessments, and capital budgeting while ensuring timely, accurate management reporting and investor disclosures. A fast-paced, team-oriented environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area is required.
• 8+ years of finance experience is required.
• Knowledge of Hyperion Planning/Essbase and Oracle is preferred.
• Ability to manage costs and established budgets.
• Ability to develop and review ROIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and act quickly with demonstrable judgment.
• Well-organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities without jeopardizing deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with speed to market and adaptability.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop annual operating budgets and monthly forecasts for assigned business area.
• Assist in the preparation of timely, accurate and thorough financial and operating plans.
• Foster effective information flows within Business Planning and with business leadership to facilitate planning and tracking processes.
• Track and analyze key operating metrics and financial performance to aid management decisions.
• Assist in the management and development of annual capital budget and capital forecasts.
• Prepare material for all meetings.
• Provide financial guidance with emphasis on managing gross margin analysis.
• Prepare monthly operating expense commentary and operating metrics commentary for monthly management reports.
• Prepare commentary to budget, forecast and prior year for quarterly investor reports.
• FCC reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area

Tools

Hyperion Planning/Essbase

Oracle

Job description

Optimum is seeking a seasoned Manager of Business Planning in our New York area. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a major business unit, reporting to the Sr Director of Business Planning and collaborating with senior leadership.

You will drive cost management, ROI assessments, and capital budgeting while ensuring timely, accurate management reporting and investor disclosures. A fast-paced, team-oriented environment awaits.