Strategic FP&A Lead: Budgets, Forecasts & Insights

Optimum Communications Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Communications Inc. is seeking a Sr. Analyst, FP&A in New York to lead budgeting and forecasting for assigned business areas and to support consolidation and reporting of expenditures.

You will collaborate with business leaders to align financial plans with corporate goals and develop robust analyses. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in accounting/finance, strong Excel and data-modeling skills, and experience with major reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and develop models for ad-hoc analysis.
• 4+ years' experience in Accounting or Finance, including preparation and analysis of budgets and forecasts.
• Prior experience with financial reporting tools (Hyperion, Oracle, Essbase).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, with the ability to interact with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Detail oriented with the ability to analyze problems, probe facts, question assumptions, and provide solutions and alternatives.
• Strong Excel skills including advanced formulas, pivot tables, graphs and charts.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for preparing the annual budget and monthly forecasts for assigned business areas.
• Work closely with business leaders to develop budget/forecast/LRP that reflects operational and financial goals of the company and act as a resource to help achieve these goals.
• Assist in the consolidation and reporting of the budgets and forecasts for the department.
• Consolidation and reporting for all operating expenditures.
• Assist in the monthly review, analysis and reporting of consolidated operating expenditures.
• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of variance analysis.
• Conduct financial and statistical analysis, reporting and tracking for all assigned business areas, supported by commentary and analysis.
• Develop, report, and maintain routine and ad-hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Hyperion

Oracle

Essbase

Job description

Optimum Communications Inc. is seeking a Sr. Analyst, FP&A in New York to lead budgeting and forecasting for assigned business areas and to support consolidation and reporting of expenditures.

You will collaborate with business leaders to align financial plans with corporate goals and develop robust analyses. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in accounting/finance, strong Excel and data-modeling skills, and experience with major reporting tools.