Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Level3 - Senior Finance Analyst

Business Demands It. Level3 Delivers It.

Level 3 Communications is a leading global provider of telecommunications services offering reliable and secure network capabilities that deliver exceptional value. As a trusted business partner, enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver converged voice, video and data solutions combined with a superior service experience.

We are trusted, reliable and responsive in meeting the needs of our customers. See how you can become an integral part of the world-class team that is raising the bar in the telecommunications industry.
Summary
This position on the Financial Planning & Analysis team will provide analytical support related to developing metro network expansion business cases. This includes: analyzing opportunities in various geographic locations; understanding revenue, gross margin, operating margin, and cash flow results for various opportunities; tracking business results against key metrics; and communicating results to management.

Essential Duties
* Develop metro network expansion business cases
* Prepare monthly reporting packages and communicate results to product management team and other finance groups
* Database management, queries, and analysis
* Analyze traffic/usage/billing/netex trends
* Lead monthly forecasting exercise and periodic improvements to forecast models and processes
* Ad hoc project analysis

Education and Experience
* Experience: 4+ yrs
* Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
* Field Of Study: Finance, Accounting or Related Field

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
* Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
* 4+ years current experience in a comparable role
* Detail oriented with proven accuracy
* Team player with ability to self manage
* Strong Access / Database and Excel skills (queries, building reports, modeling and data manipulation)
* Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
* Knowledge of Brio and Hyperion Essbase a plus
* Strong analytical skills and business case development skills
* Background in telecom preferred, but not required

Work Environment
Sits five to seven hours per day. Stands and or walks one to three hours per day. May bend, reach, stoop and crouch throughout the day. Should have the ability to hear, speak and see effectively to perform the necessary tasks of this position. Manual dexterity is occasionally required. The position may require frequent movement and activity relating to using keyboards, viewing data on computer displays, and communicating verbally and in writing to the needs of others. The employee-owner may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. Level 3 Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make necessary reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
#M






Level 3 Communications is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Our company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please call 1-877-333-6947 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.