Senior Manager, Business Planning - Full-time

Client Reference Code: 206293
JOB SUMMARY
Supports the Network Operations teams in all matters related to budget management. Prepares, refines, reviews budget and forecast models, tracks purchase orders, and manages accruals for various roadmap initiatives. Functions as the liaison between the various business operations functional groups impacted by a particular initiative regarding budget allocations. Assists in technical role in the refinement & implementation of budget and forecast models, in concert with the requirements of the finance and accounting organizations.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

Manages the forecast and budget process for expense and capital, and ensures all procedures and activities comply with corporate guidelines.

Manages the month end close review, ensuring that accruals are accurate and complete. Provides input for the monthly review of expenses and capital to budget and forecast, and explains variances with operational analytics and insight.

Manages the full cycle PO and CPR processes (creation, change, tracking, receipt and closure).

Reviews departmental expenses to understand the variances both in trends and to budget and is prepared to present variances to leadership.

Provides ROI support for capital initiatives and works with accounting to ensure proper accounting treatment for capital versus expense coding of initiatives.

Provides financial analysis specific to the needs of the assigned business unit.

Identifies potential problems with any aspects of the budget process and help to provide resolution.

Selects and develops analysts, providing guidance and support as needed.

Performs other duties and projects as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Solid financial management skills including forecasting, budgeting planning and, above all, keen business acumen
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and make deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
Ability to think strategically, and create and drive strategy that aligns with overall company goals, and effectively translate that strategy into actionable tactics to meet or exceed budget targets
Ability to influence other organizations and rally key stakeholders within the company to achieve key objectives
Ability to supervise and motivate others
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to thoroughly test models and proactively identify solutions
Excellent analytical skills
Strong spreadsheet skills, with the ability to perform financial analyses and prepare business cases

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field

Related Work Experience Number of Years
Accounting or Finance 4-6
People management 3+

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
Thorough understanding of cable/telecommunications industry

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Job Code : TWCFAN600 Sr Mgr, Business Planning Exempt

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