Planning Analyst

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Job Title: Planning Analyst

Location: Littleton, CO

Duration: 2 Months

Job description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Retail Wireless financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking on a weekly/monthly basis; consolidate and manage weekly executive forecast review of subscribers and P&L line items for Corporate FP&A
• Serve as the main point of contact between the Retail Wireless Finance organization and Corporate FP&A for questions regarding the consolidated financials and financial projections
• Support the financial planning/budgeting, forecasting, and reporting process for Retail Wireless G&A expenses
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with groups throughout the company to accurately reflect the business in published analyses and recommendations; maintain a strong working relationship with Accounting and play a key role in the month/quarter/year end process
• Analyze and interpret financial data and communicate explanations and recommendations to leadership; develop understanding of key drivers of results
• Utilize your creativity to develop solutions outside-of-the-box
• Produce clear, well-formatted reports that communicate a compelling message for the business
• Perform ad-hoc analysis related to cost-savings opportunities and other corporate initiatives
• Act as a steward of financial accuracy and data integrity

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• MBA or MS-Finance is a plus, but not required
• 3+ years of financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with a knowledge of financial reporting systems a plus (e.g., Oracle, Hyperion, and OneStream)
• Proficient in Google Suite - primarily Sheets and Slides
• Excellent teamwork skills with ability to establish productive working relationships with other departments and personnel
• Well-developed oral and written presentation skills, with the ability to summarize complex concepts into understandable and easy-to-follow presentation materials
• Understanding of business financial and accounting concepts (Accruals, Reversal, GAAP principles, etc.)
• Results-driven and able to strike the right balance between detail and grasping the big picture
• Intellectual curiosity, outstanding problem solving and strong analytical skills with the ability to seek, organize, analyze, and draw valid conclusions with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and achieve effective results in a fast-paced dynamic environment