Director Financial Planning and Analysis

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If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
Director of FP&A will be reporting directly to the VP, FP&A supporting the Optimum Customer Experience organization.
In this role, the ideal candidate will be able to autonomously work on budgeting and forecasting, month-end close, and serve as go-to resource for Optimum Customer Experience business leaders in achieving their operational and financial goals.
Responsibilities

• Budget/forecast
  • Responsible for the development of strategic and financial aspects of annual budget/ monthly forecast
  • Work collectively with business leaders to reflect operational and financial goals of the company
  • Create presentations, which clearly speaks to the financials, strategy, and goals
• Month End Close
  • Work closely with accounting department to ensure accurate and consistent recording of metrics and expenses
  • Ensure monthly entries are entered and posted on a timely manner
  • Update and review each respective P&L and metrics
  • Analyze and explain monthly variances
  • Prepare and present various monthly schedules to reflect financial results
• A resource for business leaders to help achieve operational and financial goals
  • Update and review analysis outlining outcome vs plan and review with business leaders
  • Develop solutions with stakeholders to achieve maximum results
  • Work with business leaders to identify saving opportunities and efficiencies
  • Ensure operating departments are adhering to company policies and procedures
• Own and maintain specific reporting files that will be utilized in operational reviews and executive level meetings
• Review contracts before executed
• Foster effective information flow and communication to ensure financial results and reports are consistent
• Identify best practices to improve to current workflow and create efficiencies and consistencies across network
• Assist with special projects, ad-hoc analysis, and presentation development for executive level meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance. Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience with strong analytical skills and can take accountability/ownership to drive results
• Ability to adapt to changes in scope of position
• Strategic thinking skills to assist in financial storytelling and presentation building
• Cultivate cooperative working relationships, a team player, self-starter, adhere to deadlines while ensuring a high level of accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and quality
• Great interpersonal skills, excellent verbal & written communication, organize, attention to details, and can multitask
• Able to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Fast learner with the ability to identify problems and seek solutions
• Willing to be flexible and work hard to support business needs
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and proficient in Oracle, Hyperion, and Essbase
• Telecom experience is a plus

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.
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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $141,372.00 - $201.960.00 / year.
The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in Texas is $117,810.00 - $168,300.00 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.
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Nearest Secondary Market: New York City