Sr. FP&A Analyst

About the role

Job Summary The Sr. Analyst, FP&A will focus on high impact projects and initiatives within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function - including the preparation and development of operating budgets, forecasts, short and long-term business plans (LRP), variance, and trend analysis. This role will assist with consolidation and distribution of daily, weekly, and monthly statistical and financial reports and analysis. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with the preparation and analysis of budgets and forecasts, as well as aspirations to further develop a career in Finance.

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.

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.

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 previous experience in 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.
• High degree of integrity, strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems using fact-based decision-making.

Pay

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $77,112.00 - $126,684.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire and does not reflect future job opportunity.