Financial Analyst

iHeartMedia • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking a Financial Analyst for the Markets Group team. This role will focus on leveraging data and analytics to drive the financial success of assigned markets. Responsibilities include routine sales reporting and analysis, payroll review, ad hoc requests, forecasting, and partnering with Sales and Programming teams. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, curious, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and a strategic thinker who enjoys solving puzzles and working cross-functionally and independently.

Requirements

• Strong analysis, problem-solving, and research skills; can gather, assess and interpret information and comprehend the financial impacts of business decisions
• Good judgment & decision-making skills
• Effective communication with multiple levels of employees and clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; can prepare and present complex data in a simple, understandable manner
• Ability to plan and organize, get things done in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent attention to detail and optimal work standards
• Demonstrated technical skills in accounting and financial information systems/applications
• Proficient in Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experience, in an accounting/financial analysis role
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an accounting or finance emphasis

Nice To Haves

• experience with Cognos, TM1, salesforce, Quattro and Sharepoint preferred
• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members
• Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction
• Application of objective judgement, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner
• Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
• Understanding of impact of own decisions

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and provide products, programs, projects, processes, and policies in support of the Financial Planning and Analysis function.
• Provide financial services and consulting at the corporate, business unit and/or market level; perform analysis and interpretation of financial and other data; directly support the Director of Finance team and Market Leadership.
• Forecast, analyze, and evaluate financial plans and budgets; develop recommendations to achieve financial objectives.
• Participate in expense forecasting and actuals process, including research and communication of variances, quarterly earnings, press release support, and competitor analysis.
• Prepare forecast results commentary; compile consolidated expense actual and forecast reports for distribution to appropriate leadership.
• Analyze trends, researches issues and responds to inquiries from Sales, Programming and leadership.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for the company.
• Participate in and lead financial variances for forecast, budget, and monthly close packages.
• Act as point of contact for programming, responsible for understanding detailed financials, key variances, and identifying risks/opportunities to the business.
• Build process improvements that identify and track key operating metrics that can be leveraged to develop planning tools.
• Interface with business, finance & sales leads, accounting partners, and IT to ensure accurate data and information gathering.
• Perform analysis/deep dives on profitability, revenue trends, and other periodic ad-hoc analytical projects.
• Perform ad hoc research as necessary; prepare and present comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process including preparation of templates, coordination of budget meetings, entering budget information into appropriate systems, and preparation of presentation materials.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level