Financial Analyst II (Finance)

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our Cable One family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.
We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the organization. This position is also responsible for analyzing the organization's financial and operating statistics as well as making appropriate recommendations, which will facilitate positive decision making by finance, management, or investors. The Financial Analyst II takes an active role in forecasting, monthly reporting, and leads ad hoc analysis. This position interacts with senior leadership regularly and acts as a primary point of contact for the department.

What will you do to contribute to the company's success

• Analyst is responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the organization.
• Responsible for contributing towards detailed Budget and Forecast Plans for the various areas of responsibility, while working closely with department leaders and their direct reports. The Analyst will also be responsible for aiding in preparing actual vs. forecast analysis for presentations to leadership.
• Responsible for analyzing the organization's financial and operating statistics, and proactively identifying areas of opportunity in the organization.
• Serve as a support resource to other FP&A analysts as well as managing work flows for the larger Finance and Investor relations projects that require multiple resources (i.e Budget, Forecast).
• The Analyst II should have the ability to transform large amounts of data into a clear compelling story, including querying data, interpreting data, building and stress testing financial models, and communicating action-based recommendations to Executive Leadership Team.
• The Analyst II should have a working knowledge of financial strategies along with an ability to analyze companies, synthesize Industry Research, synthesize Company Research and understand the implications to Cable One.
• The analyst should realize thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through attention to detail and clearly defined processes and possess the ability to do so with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Set forth below is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities (or "essential functions") of this position.

• Assist in the development of tactical and strategic initiatives to support organization objectives and identify strategies for implementation. Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to implement overall best practice processes to support those initiatives.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for operational and financial improvement. Present findings to FP&A and assist in implementation.
• Receive and respond to questions from the organization related to operating results.
• Track and analyze operational trends and variances and compare analysis against service standards and best practices; distill results to management and provide recommendations for overall operational/business improvements.
• Prepare routine reports (financial results, financial metrics, statistical, competitor, market share, etc.) for executives, management, and others; aid in the production of complete and accurate organizational profit and loss statements.
• Work closely with interdepartmental and external data teams to identify and maximize information and technology to improve business processes.
• Maintain a positive professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Contribute to a complete and accurate 5-year operational and capital forecast.
• Contribute to the production of a 2-year rolling forecast.
• Assist the FP&A team in the facilitation of the Finance Steering Committee, which includes reviewing ROI models for accuracy and providing feedback to project owners.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen knowledge base and proficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; and 3 years analytical experience and/or training required.
• Ability to create advanced interactive and variable financial models with measurement tools including NPV, IRR, WACC, ROIC, ROA, and ROI.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Working knowledge of accrual and cost based accounting.
• Strong Interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Self-starter, needing little motivation and direct supervision.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information

Core Competencies

• Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
• Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
• Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.
• Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.

Benefits

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans - start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
• 401(k) - 100% company match (match program starts after 1 year of service, up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection

Additional Perks

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
• Associate recognition & awards programs
• Advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
• Up to $75/mo. Stipend
• Remote Access to select premium channels (Cable One, Sparklight, Cable America and ValueNet Fiber Only)

We're an Award-Winning Organization!

• Forbes' "America's Best Midsized Employers" 2021-2023

Our Commitment

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Pre-hire Processes

Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.