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 an intermediatelevel position that operates with moderate supervision working on moderately complex projects and assignments that require analytical expertise and strategic thinking.

• Market & Deal Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of new market opportunities potential business deals and competitive landscapes. Provide actionable insights that support the development and execution of strategic initiatives helping the organization stay competitive and identify growth opportunities.
• Investor & Financing Support: Assist in preparing investor presentations and providing support for financing efforts and risk management strategies. Contribute to department initiatives including debt restructuring capital raising and the management and development of investor relations. Take on special projects as assigned aligning with the organizations broader strategic objectives.
• Analytical & ProblemSolving Skills: Apply analytical capabilities to build and refine financial models that support key business decisions. Develop and maintain models using historical data and industryspecific metrics ensuring they reflect business realities and are adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Forecasting & Time/Material Expertise: Utilize knowledge in forecasting project costs and resource allocation for projects and activities. Develop financial models in Excel based on historical data and relevant industryspecific metrics ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis: Perform scenario analysis to evaluate potential business risks incorporating both microeconomic and macroeconomic factors. Conduct sensitivity analysis to assess potential outcomes under varying assumptions supporting investment decisionmaking processes.
• Financial Valuation: Evaluate companies and investment opportunities using various financial valuation methods providing critical insights that inform strategic decisions and contribute to the overall success of the business.
• Model Accuracy & Improvement: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial models actively refining and improving them to better reflect business dynamics. Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize financial model development reporting and analysis.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify key financial and operational risks both internal and external and advise on strategies to mitigate these risks. Provide datadriven recommendations that reduce potential negative impacts on the business.
• Model Tracking & Updates: Regularly update financial models following significant corporate actions such as earnings reports mergers acquisitions or other material events. Continuously track model performance and ensure the accuracy and relevance of financial forecasts.

Additional Competencies:

• Excel Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in Excel including the ability to use formulas create dynamic charts build macros and automate tasks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting and model development.
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles: Understanding of basic accounting concepts and their application in financial modeling and analysis ensuring that financial models are both accurate and compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• ProblemSolving Ability: Ability to build financial models that not only solve current business challenges but also anticipate future issues. A proactive approach to problemsolving that focuses on longterm solutions.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines ensuring that financial models and analyses are delivered within established timeframes without sacrificing quality.
• Clarity & Simplicity in Modeling: Ability to design financial models that are both accurate and easily understandable ensuring that stakeholders at all levels both financial and nonfinancial can navigate and interpret the models with ease.
• Executive & BoardLevel Presentations: Proven ability to prepare clear concise and impactful presentations for senior executives and board members.

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 six (6) 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.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry.
• 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.