Financial Analyst

Zayo•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. Zayo is seeking a Financial Analyst III to join the organization, to provide day-to-day, month-end and year-end financial support. The primary responsibility will be leading the external (Partner/Agent) commission process. This role will proactively provide meaningful analytics and decision support to the business leaders and decision-makers. Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. This is a hybrid position located in Denver, CO or Conshohocken, PA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; OR a minimum of nine (9) years of direct related experience required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting and analytical skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and effectively.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work extended hours (some evenings and weekends, when necessary) and achieve results in a deadline driven environment.
High energy individual with strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
Must be self-motivated with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

MBA/CPA a plus
Access experience is a plus
Strong sense of teamwork and mentoring are highly desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain and administer monthly commission process for our external partners/agents.
Calculate monthly expense and ensure timely processing with AP
Support audit/inquiry requests from the partner community in a timely manner
Improve data governance and process controls
Provide budget, forecast and variance analysis
Work with Accounting team to support month-end close activities including budget versus actuals, accruals, and reporting activities
Collect, research and organize financial and operational data to develop meaningful analytics and reporting, such as monthly financials, variances and trending analysis
Validate accuracy of data, productivity metrics, statistics and process integrity by conducting audits and collaborating with team members and partners.
Support business leaders with annual operating budget and long range plan, including capital budget and financial forecasts
Drive the financial budgeting and forecasting cycle by partnering and providing training to leadership teams and managers regarding budget reporting, metrics and related information
Identify and implement processes/models to establish predictability in cash flow management, revenue, expenses, and recommend cost reduction techniques to minimize loss.
Prepare presentations (internal and external) of financial and operational business results and analysis.
Provide guidance, assistance and training to more junior-level analysts
Provide continued measurement of actual performance against current project budgets, original project funding, and other measures as appropriate.