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VP, Business Planning – Network Operations
Spectrum
Stamford, CT, United States
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JOB SCOPE
Responsible for supporting the operational and financial planning and analysis needs of the Network Operations group. Responsible for budgeting and forecasting, monthly financial controlling, financial reporting, credit management and fraud risk management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the strategy and development of budget models for expenses and capital, including supporting budget schedules for headcount, productivity and operating categories.
• Oversee the month end close review, ensuring that accruals are accurate and complete. Lead the monthly review of expenses and capital to budget and forecast, and explain variances with operational analytics and insight to Senior Leadership and to the finance group.
• Interface with 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 Network Operations. Provide business case, ROI and payback analysis, including ROI support for capital initiatives.
• Oversee operating metrics reporting activity for Network Operations.
• Oversee the credit management process, including credit policy, customer credit reviews, assessment of creditworthiness of potential customers and bad debt loss.
• Responsible for fraud risk management, fraud monitoring and fraud detection practices.
• Responsible for regulatory reporting requirements; provide monthly certification to accuracy of financial reports, and respond to auditor requests regarding financials.
• Foster a culture of consistency, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Attract and retain highly effective management and supervisory staff through mentoring, coaching, development, appraisal and motivation techniques.
• Assist in the preparation and management of capital budget, operating budget, and expense management for assigned area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum fifteen (15) years professional experience
• Minimum ten (10) years Business analysis, planning & reporting experience
• Minimum ten (10) years Financial control, budget and forecasting experience
• At least eight (8) years Executive Leadership experience
• Minimum ten (10) years Management Accounting experience
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
• Solid financial management skills including forecasting, budgeting planning and a keen business acumen
• Strong analytic, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of operating metrics reporting processes and regulatory reporting requirements
• Solid understanding of credit management processes and practices
• Understanding of fraud risk management processes and practices
• Strong knowledge of MIS and reporting systems
• Mature judgment and individual initiative
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate others
• Proven track record of developing staff and maintaining a high standard of employee relations
• Able to communicate orally and in writing, in a clear and straightforward manner with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to document, prepare and present data-driven presentations and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to prioritize and organize effectively, and make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Define key performance indicators / metrics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Telecom or Cable Industry experience
• Knowledge of broadband products and services
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Office environment
• Some travel required