Senior Manager FinanceJob Type: *Full Time Regular
Location: Denver, CO
Job Description:
Cricket Communications is a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services. Headquartered in San Diego, with a commitment to predictability, simplicity and value as the foundation of our business, Leap pioneered Cricket® service, a simple and affordable wireless alternative to traditional landline service.
We believe the future is bright for Cricket and look forward to the challenges as we execute our plans to support the growth of our business. Cricket Communications has multiple opportunities for individuals looking to contribute to an organization that rewards your success.
Overview
This position supports Marketing Operations. The positions primary function is advanced business reporting and analytics for rate plan pricing and features, device pricing and cost and Marketing Communications operating costs including financial performance, key operational performance indicators (KPIs) and business case analysis related to existing and new initiatives. This position will also be responsible for financial forecasting and budgeting. The position will work closely with Corporate Financial Planning, Field Finance and marketing Operations to ensure alignment of company objectives and performance measurement against objectives.
Required Skills
Financial Analysis:
This position works frequently with Cricket's Business Intelligence tools and processes as well as the Oracle financial reporting tool. The ability to extract data, formalize into a coherent analysis and findings and make recommendations to senior management is a must. Ideal candidate is very self motivated and can partner with peers in small teams and is effective in cross functional and matrix environments. The ability to perform complex financial analysis and manage large amounts of data is a key requirement of this function.
This person will manage key analytical reporting for Senior Management. They will be responsible for tracking growth and improvement in the organizations Key Performance Indicators. They will interface directly with Corporate FP&A and accounting teams. This position will also partner closely field finance organization to insure alignment of corporate objectives.
Complex Financial Modeling:
The ability to develop complex, multi -dimensional excel models and end to end business cases is a must. Knowledge of advanced, layered formulas and macros is required. Experience in developing full P&L business cases with risk assessment and capital projection is required. Experience in Microsoft access is strongly preferred.
Education:
Education Required: BA/BS Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience
MBA strongly preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years experience in financial planning (or equivalent) roles with progressive responsibilities and experience preparing financial and economic analysis, analyzing results against plan.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel modeling techniques and financial analysis tools and methods
Knowledge of financial & other database reporting/query software.
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Portfolio management and decision-making in resource constrained environment
Risk assessment and mitigation
Project and/or process management experience and refined negotiating skills.
Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
Must be flexible and have excellent time management skills to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
Industry experience in Telecommunications preferred
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
