Senior Financial Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL LEVELS:

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY Takes ownership for actions decisions and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve. Strong attention to detail ability to think critically and learn quickly and work with minimal supervision. Strong desire to succeed and awillingness to take ownership of tasks and projects. Dependable with commitment to meeting deadlines.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust confidence and respect; adheres to GCIs Code of Conduct for Employees the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances. Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work well with others under stressful time restricted conditions displaying patience and tolerance and promoting teamwork..
• COMMUNICATION Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally. Demonstrated ability to: listen effectively to obtain technical information; verbally communicate (telephone oneonone and group presentations) technical requirements costs time scheduling information; respectfully demand personnel time and information necessary to meet deadlines; and prepare accurate and decipherable written reports and recommendations; must be able to communicate with personnel at all levels of the company.
• COMPLIANCE Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCIs Code of Business Conduct & Ethics. Ability to demonstrate understanding of internal controls concepts.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• RELIABILITY Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings training and other work obligations.
  • Willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines. Additional hours may include working additional time on weekends holidays evenings and/or before work hours.
• RESULTS Uses a combination of job knowledge initiative sound decision making innovation adaptability and problem solving.
  • Demonstrated ability to move easily between detail and conceptual levels andwork on multiple projects with varying and changing priorities and timelines.
  • Ability to prepare and review financial analyses and documents maintaining consistent analysis methodologies finding and resolving errors in imported data and minimizing forecasting and analysis errors.
  • Ability to efficiently develop financial computer models.
• SAFETY & SECURITY Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to keep confidential information secure.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g. Outlook Teams Word Excel) to use the company knowledge of accounting procedures and solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• DECISION MAKING: Uses sound logical judgment based on department and company policy and procedures data research and experience to choose an appropriate course of action. Demonstrated ability to analyze and report on complex challenging problems and situations leading to optimal solutions in a logical clear and effective manner.

Additional Job Requirements:This is a seniorlevel position that operates with minimal supervision handling complex projects and assignments that require a high level of expertise and independent decisionmaking.

• Market & Deal Analysis: Provide comprehensive analysis of new market opportunities potential business deals and competitive landscapes offering actionable insights to support strategic initiatives.
• Investor & Financing Support: Assist in the preparation of investor presentations and support financing efforts and risk management strategies. Provide analytical support for department initiatives including debt restructuring capital raising and maintaining and developing investor relations. Take on special project work as assigned contributing to various strategic goals.
• Advanced Analytical and ProblemSolving Skills: Demonstrate superior analytical capabilities with a proven ability to efficiently develop financial models that support business decisions. Build robust models based on historical data and industryspecific metrics.
• Forecasting and Time/Material Expertise: Apply advanced expertise in forecasting by projects and activities ensuring the accurate projection of costs and resources. Use historical information and relevant industry metrics to build comprehensive financial models in Excel.
• Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis: Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate business risks considering both microeconomic and macroeconomic factors. Perform sensitivity analysis to assess potential outcomes and support investment activities.
• Financial Valuation: Evaluate companies using various financial valuation methods providing critical insights to support strategic decisionmaking.
• Model Accuracy & Improvement: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of new financial models while actively enhancing the quality of existing models. Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize model development and financial reporting.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify key financial and nonfinancial risks advising on mitigation strategies to minimize potential negative impacts. Provide datadriven recommendations to manage and reduce business risks.
• Model Tracking & Updates: Regularly update financial models following corporate actions such as earnings rollouts mergers acquisitions or other significant events. Track model performance and analyze data to ensure the accuracy and relevance of forecasts.

Additional Competencies:

• Excel Expertise: Exceptional proficiency in Excel including the ability to use complex formulas create dynamic charts build macros and automate processes to enhance reporting and model development.
• Knowledge of Basic Accounting Concepts: Strong understanding of accounting principles and their application in financial modeling and analysis.
• ProblemSolving Ability: Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems by building robust financial models. Models should not only address immediate issues but also anticipate and prevent future challenges.
• Time Management: Strong ability to complete financial models within established deadlines ensuring timely and efficient delivery of analysis.
• Clear and Understandable Models: Ability to build financial models that are not only accurate but also easy to understand and navigate for both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Executive and BoardLevel Presentations: Proven ability to prepare clear concise and impactful presentations for senior executives and board members communicating complex financial concepts in a straightforward manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:*A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a yearforyear basis.

Financial modeling experience is required and experience can count as one additional year for every two years of experience in Financial Modeling.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Finance Economics or related field. *
• Minimum of seven (7) years infinancial analysis accounting or finance. *

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Business Administration Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of Oracle or equivalent accounting system Microsoft Access and Project.
• Historical telecom or consulting experience.
• Other telecom industry specific certifications and/or job specific certifications.
  • CPA or CFA certifications.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel such as between retail store locations offices worksites or other locations as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily sedentary requiring daily routine computer usage.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned work in standard office/home office setting and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
• Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.
• Available to work additional time on weekends holidays before or after normal work hours when necessary.
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
• Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.

DISCLAIMER:The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All employees of GCI work in support of the GCI Mission Statement and Declaration of Principles which are located on the GCI Career page and Employee portal.