Business Planning Analyst

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

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

We are hiring an Analyst to support the Network Services team. This role is a key contributor to the successful completion of the annual budget and monthly forecasts by ensuring it meets the requirements of the company in terms of achieving stated financial and operating objectives. The position will report to the Manager, Business Planning.

Responsibilities

Reporting and Analysis

• Assisting in the quantification of revenue growth for both new and existing customers, managing diverse revenue growth components
• Updating multiple revenue growth models, including those for new customers and existing customer base management
• Reporting on revenue growth variances to the executive leadership team, offering meaningful analysis and suggestions for improving performance
• Reviewing revenue growth drivers and investigating/explaining variances to plan
• Developing ad-hoc reporting as needed
  
  

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist Manager with the following:
• Preparation of financial and statistical growth projections/forecast plans and budgets
• Compile monthly risk analysis, variance analysis
• Partnering with Sales & Product Management teams to obtain Forecast/Budget assumptions as well as the Customer Experience and Growth teams
• Assisting team in developing an effective reporting structure to track and explain the financial performance
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area required
• 2 years experience in financial planning and analysis or business performance fields preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge required
• Proficient knowledge, with proven experience of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Hyperion/Essbase preferred
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a cross functional environment
• Ability to develop and review ROIs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and act quickly with demonstrable judgment
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities at once and prioritize without jeopardizing deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrated speed to market skills, and nimble to change direction
• Collaborative and team oriented
  
  

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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