Sr. Analyst, Financial Operations

Comcast Resume • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Sr. Analyst, Financial Operations organizes and drives financial planning, analysis, and support for the HQ Growth & Operations finance organization and its leadership. The role supports the creation, consolidation, and implementation of annual budgets, long-range plans, monthly forecasts, and month-end close reporting, as well as ad hoc financial analysis to support leadership decision-making.

The analyst works across HQ Growth & Operations finance and collaborates closely with FP&A teams and business units. The role guides teams on timelines and deliverables and ensures that financial analysis and other information are timely and accurate. It also supports consolidated financial reporting, identifies financial risks and savings opportunities, develops business metrics and presentations, and leads process-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is preferred; Comcast may also consider a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience.
• 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle SmartView/Essbase, Anaplan, and Comcast financial systems and policies.
• Organized, independent, and able to drive projects end to end.
• Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, with an emphasis on delivering quality work products.
• Able to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Skills listed: communication, critical thinking, data management, attention to detail, financial acumen, financial analysis, and collaborative work.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide budget, forecast, and variance analysis, with insights and recommendations to improve financial management.
• Explain complex financial information and the rationale behind reports and analyses clearly.
• Collaborate on special projects and provide financial expertise and analysis.
• Conduct economic evaluations and business cases to support strategic financial planning and portfolio decisions.
• Identify emerging financial trends and incorporate them into strategic planning and decision-making.
• Partner with internal finance teams to consolidate financial results.
• Partner with business leaders on finance projects supporting strategic growth and operational effectiveness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and long-range planning for HQ Growth & Operations.
• Perform financial reporting and variance analysis for consolidated HQ Growth & Operations results.
• Compare actual financial results with planned or forecasted results; explain variances and identify potential financial risks and savings opportunities.
• Investigate and analyze spending patterns to identify operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Prepare and review budget materials for executive leaders and manage ongoing reporting against budget and plan objectives.
• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities by creating and reviewing operational and financial metrics.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and project support as requested by senior leaders.
• Develop presentations for HQ Growth & Operations Finance and business-unit leadership.
• Lead process-improvement initiatives and business-metrics development.
• Participate in departmental and enterprise-wide projects, including financial systems development, enhancements, and deployment.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comcast describes providing an array of benefits and support options, expert guidance, and always-on tools personalized to employees' needs; further details are available in its benefits summary.

What This Job Offers

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