Sr Business Planning Financial Specialist

Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Stamford
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARYThe Spectrum Senior Business Planning Analyst is a senior level position that is responsible for coordinating and monitoring budgets, re-forecasting, and complex analysis of operating expenses. Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs analysis to determine present and future financial performance. This role requires thorough understanding of financial principals.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and review complex reports & other analysis as required for achieving financial objectivesPerform analysis of data trends on operational budget spend to enable team to meet Key Performance IndicatorsBuild and deploy financial models to forecast resultsUtilize analysis to identify cost savings opportunitiesCreate operating expense reforecastCoordinate operating expense variance analysis and reportingPerform monthly review of financial statements and identify trendsAnalyze, educate, and recommend changes to accounting operations policies and proceduresDrive process improvements and implement best practices around forecasting, budgeting and management reporting; as well as automate, where applicablePartner with functional leaders to identify and drive cost savings across the businessPerform other duties as requestedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSSkills/Abilities and KnowledgeAbility to read, write, speak and understand EnglishAbility to prioritize and organize effectivelyAbility to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environmentAbility to handle multiple projects and prioritiesAbility to analyze and interpret dataAbility to quickly identify business problems/opportunitiesAbility to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward mannerAbility to communicate with all levels of management and company personnelAbility to manage multiple projects at one timeAbility to prioritize and organize effectivelyKnowledge of software applications such as Word, Excel, etc.Knowledge of Advanced Accounting theory and proceduresKnowledge of Operating and Capital Financial StatementsEducationBachelor?s degree in business or related field or equivalent experienceRelated Work Experience5+ years: Business planning/Financial analysis or related experienceWORKING CONDITIONSOffice environment

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