Lead Financial Analyst- Financial Planning and Analysis

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The Finance Organization

At Verizon, we are building a world-class Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. We have begun a comprehensive program to streamline processes, improve systems, realign the organization and add opportunities for personal skill-building and professional growth. We're finding new ways to add value and provide strategic support. This is the kind of work we do. We want to build leading FP&A practices within Verizon, setting the stage to become the place any FP&A professional wants to work. You can become a catalyst for change.

FP&A Corporate and Business Unit Team

Move beyond compiling data and help tell the story behind the numbers. The Business Unit facing positions offer opportunities to drive better business partnering and insights, while growing your FP&A leadership and interpersonal skills. You are considered a business partner and your contributions will make a difference. You'll become involved in, but not limited to, pricing decisions and new initiatives to develop new products and services. You can have an impact on new business growth opportunities through development of business case scenarios.

• Managing end-to-end process for key governance deliverables and executive presentation development for CFO, including Board of Director materials and Quarterly Earnings Certifications.

• Presenting and communicating presentations with executive stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

• Crafting stories and materials appropriate for the audience, in addition to back-up support relative to the material.

• Building strong cross-functional relationships with our financial business partners, including but not limited to BU Finance, Treasury, External Reporting, and Accounting.

• Being a trusted advisor providing valuable decision support and guidance to executive management.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of financials and alignment with cross-functional teams.

• Ensuring alignment of business decisions across financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement).

• Evaluating consensus, business, and industry trends to assess monthly and quarterly business performance.

• Continuous improve of overall processes and governance of presentation material.

• Providing decision support and guidance and leading ad-hoc presentation development and executive review.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of Excel and G-Suite

• Proficiency in Essbase, Smart View, Hyperion Planning, and Hyperion Strategic Finance.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

• Experience in the technology and/or telecommunications industry.

• A professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA).

• Understanding of corporate financial planning and reporting & analysis

• Knowledge of common business and cost drivers, financial statement analysis, and deep-dive analysis.

• Familiarity with the preparation of General Ledgers, Basic Knowledge of FASB requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to focus on the details.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.