Business Professional - Senior Financial Analyst

ob Description:

Manage financial reporting deliverables including monthly forecasts, consolidations and presentations

Track business performance against operating plans and prepare monthly, quarterly and year-to-date variance analysis for management and business leads

Understand the key drivers of the DTC business, and analyze and summarize the latest financial forecast for communication to leadership

Assist in the preparation of financial analyses related to strategic business plans and other ad hoc initiatives, through development of detailed financial and operating models

Regularly prepare detailed historical and projected forecast models for DTC to assess financial and operating performance

Establish business relationships and assist in the review of results with the business on a monthly basis, including reviewing and advising departmental budget preparation and addressing ad hoc financial analysis requests

Develop and improve recurring reporting processes; continuously look to increase efficiency through processes automation

Routinely analyze the financial forecast for DTC, as well as its domestic and international competitors; track macroeconomic and competitive data in key markets

Help identify key trends and potential risks & opportunities

Collaborate with accounting and other finance partners to bridge actual results to plan

Priority Qualifications

BA/BS degree, preferably in Finance, Engineering, Accounting or Economics

Minimum 2-5 years of relevant work experience including transaction modeling, research gathering; FP&A, investment banking, or consulting background preferred

Understanding of valuation and corporate finance, including DCFs, comparable company, and returns analyses

Demonstrated analytical and modeling skills with sound knowledge of corporate finance and accounting

Proven ability to mine and manipulate data, identify and analyze trends, KPI's and business drivers

Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated success of working in teams and ability to work with all levels

Highly motivated with ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Working knowledge of and prior experience with standard financial applications (Hyperion Essbase or related) preferred

Results-oriented with strong sense of urgency and excellent follow-through

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Knowledge and passion for Media/Entertainment industry a plus