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Senior Business Analyst
Altice
Woodbury, NY, United States
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Altice USA is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States. We are a subsidiary of Altice NV, a convergent global leader in telecom, content, media, entertainment and advertising founded in 2001 by entrepreneur Patrick Drahi. We are driven by a philosophy to always challenge ourselves. We question everything so that we can find the best way forward for our customers. And in a world where continuous innovation is the only way forward, we are redefining the vision we have for our customers, enterprises, advertisers - and our people.
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The Senior Financial Business Planner will be reporting directly to the Manager of FP&A. This role is an FP&A role that would possess the following responsibilities.
• Lead the development and preparation of strategic and financial aspects of budget/forecast using excel, Oracle, and Essbase.
• Work closely with business leaders to develop budget/forecast that reflects operational and financial goals of the company and act as a resource to help achieve these goals.
• Develop budget/forecast presentation, which clearly speaks to the strategy, goals, and financials.
• In charge of month end close for the specified entities. This includes producing appropriate accrual/reclass entries and working closely with accounting department to ensure monthly entries are entered and posted on a timely manner
• Analyze and explain monthly variances and incorporate variances into running forecast on a monthly basis.
• Update and review analysis outlining deviations to plan and review with business leaders.
• Develop solutions to deviations to align back with original plan.
• Work with business leaders to identify saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Determine best practices to improve quality and efficiencies to current work flow and create consistencies across network.
• Perform routine and ad-hoc analysis.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required
• Work on special projects as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with strong analytical skills and understanding of the key aspects of financial planning, primarily focus on cost analysis.
• Someone who takes accountability/ownership and drive results.
• Cultivate cooperative working relationship, a team player, self-starter, adhere to deadlines while ensuring a high level of accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and quality.
• Great interpersonal skills, excellent verbal & written communication, organize, attention to details, and can multitask.
• Can work independently and under pressure in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to identify problems and seek solutions.
• Willing to be flexible and work hard to support business needs.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Proficient in Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase, and Budget/Forecast software is preferred.
• Media experience is a plus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet and maintain a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.