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Director, Business Planning
Spectrum
Charlotte, NC, United States
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JOB SUMMARY
Support the operational and financial planning and analysis needs of the assigned business unit. Preparation of budgeting and forecasting, and monthly financial controlling for the assigned business unit.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
Build budget models for expenses and capital for assigned business unit, and once reviewed load into corporate budget application. Develop supporting budget schedules for headcount, assigned business unit’s specific categories, and other identified categories. Provide ad hoc reports that are needed to review and analyze budgeted information.
Conduct the month end close review, ensuring that accruals are accurate and complete. Provide input for the monthly review of expenses and capital to budget and forecast, and explain variances with operational analytics and insight to assigned business unit leadership and the finance group.
Working with work channel leaders, compile forecast models on a quarterly basis and create reports to do a rolling forecast each month to provide financial visibility.
Provide financial analysis specific to the needs of the assigned business unit.
Provide business case, ROI and payback analysis (e.g., total cost of ownership, lease vs. buy).
Provide ROI support for capital initiatives and work with accounting to ensure proper accounting treatment for capital versus expense coding of initiatives.
Approve POs and Personnel Request Forms for new headcount and ensure they are within budget.
Provide monthly certification to accuracy of financial reports, and respond of auditor requests on financials.
Special Projects as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Solid financial management skills including forecasting, budgeting planning and, above all, a keen business acumen
Strong analytic, organizational, and problem solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and make deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
Operations experience a plus
Self-motivated, with mix of entrepreneurial and controllership skills
Strong knowledge of MIS and reporting systems
Education
Masters Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Related Work Experience Number of Years
Business analysis and planning experience 7+
Financial control, budget and forecasting experience 7+
Management Accounting experience 3+