Overview:
This position supports Channel Finance Operations for National Retail. The positions primary function is advanced business reporting and analytics, financial performance review, business case analysis, and analyzing and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs). This position will also be responsible for financial forecasting and budgeting. The position will work closely with Corporate and Field finance as well as the internal and external business partners for National Retail and Channel 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 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.
The position will interface directly with Corporate Accounting and Corporate FP&A teams to ensure monthly close and forecasts are accurate and timely. This position will also partner closely the channel and field organizations to insure alignment of corporate objectives.
Education
BA./BS Finance Accounting Business or related discipline or equivalent experience. MBA a plus.
Industry Experience
Consumer product retail - multi market/store environment
Job Experience
Required
Min of 6 years experience in financial disciplines preferably in a multi-location retail environment. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools and methods. Demonstrated ability to guide and direct finance staff. Good interpersonal and presentation skills. Highly developed analytic and problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively with senior management in a matrix environment.
Preferred
Knowledge of financial & other database reporting/query software, specifically Hyperion Essbase. 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. Must be flexible and have excellent time management skills to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
Industry experience in Telecommunications.
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.
