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Location: Denver, CO Description: We currently have a great opportunity for a data driven Financial Analyst with an amazing global media and technology company.
This job will have the following responsibilities:- Tracks and analyzes key financial metrics and operational procedures to foster process improvements.
- Drives operational efficiencies and cost savings.
- Analyze, review, and modify large data sets using various database and querying solutions in order to be able to calculate payments and accruals, provide analytics and reporting for transactional products offered by our client.
- Participates in the development and utilization of financial models and analysis.
- Helps to prepare budgets and forecasts as directed by Manager.
- Evaluates financial risks and opportunities by creating and reviewing operational and financial metrics.
- Assists with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.
- Research variance to budget and forecast through detailed operational and financial metrics and explains results.
- Prepare and reviews journal entries during month and year-end processes.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports and analysis to support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes to ensure that financial statements are accurate and complete in all aspects.
- Prepare and analyze monthly invoices and accruals to ensure accuracy to financial statements and subscriber reporting, which includes the research, resolution and communication of any potential issues or misstatements.
- Assist in process improvement and standardization projects by identifying risk areas and recommendation for improvements.
- Review audits presented by the networks and developed a process to streamline the efforts in the research, analysis, and tracking in this area.
- Perform various ad hoc projects including researching, analyzing, and summarizing data/analysis requests as assigned.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Generally, requires 3-5 years related experience
- Experience in industry and/or public accounting or similar work environment.
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to manage work with large data sets
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of Essbase and experience with Oracle
- Knowledge of database tools (Teradata, SQL, Microsoft Visual Studio)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)