Associate Financial Planning Analyst (On-site Stamford, CT)

Spectrum - Stamford, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Stamford, CT

10,001+ employees

Telecommunications

About the position

This entry-level position is responsible for coordinating and monitoring budgets, re-forecasting, and analyzing operating expenses. The role involves developing, interpreting, and implementing financial concepts for financial planning and control, as well as performing analyses to determine present and future financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing reports and other analyses as required for achieving financial objectives under general supervision.
• Perform analysis of data trends on operational budget spend to enable the team to meet Key Performance Indicators.
• Gain understanding of financial models to forecast results.
• Utilize analysis to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Create operating expense reforecast.
• Coordinate operating expense variance analysis and reporting.
• Perform monthly review of financial statements and identify trends.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to quickly identify business problems/opportunities.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Knowledge of software applications such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of business planning/financial analysis or related experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Excel functions such as SUMIF, XLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Experience with financial modeling in Excel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions.
• Support for all aspects of employee well-being.