Financial Analyst

Location: Hybrid in Princeton, NJ

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest cable operator in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services-and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.

Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us, you'll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.

Position Overview:

The Financial Analyst is responsible for conducting comprehensive financial analyses related to agreements with video programming providers to assess their financial impact on the company, as well as other direct costs. This role partners closely with multiple operating markets in developing programming and other direct costs budgets and supports strategic decision-making by delivering insightful financial analyses to various stakeholders, including executive leadership. The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting efforts.

A Day in the Life of the Financial Analyst:

• Analyze and interpret agreements with video programming providers to determine financial impacts.
• Partner with corporate leaders and regional market teams to prepare and validate video programming budgets and forecasts using customer projections.
• Provide variance analyses comparing actual programming costs to budgeted and forecasted amounts; investigate and explain key drivers of discrepancies.
• Analyze and provide variances analysis and key metrics on other direct costs, including, but not limited to power supplies, pole rental, and right of way costs.
• Perform scenario-based ("what if") financial analyses to support programming contract negotiations and tracking of pole rental agreements and costs.
• Project long-range cost trends and provide insights to support long-term financial planning.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget and rolling forecasts, specifically related to video programming, direct costs, and other expenses as needed.
• Monitor and report on key financial and operational performance indicators. Collaborate with executive, operations, marketing, and technology teams to align financial planning with company-wide goals.
• Prepare and deliver regular and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management.
• Provide insights and commentary to enhance understanding of programming-related financial performance and trends.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to optimize cost efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to streamline financial analysis and reporting.
• Ensure financial practices comply with internal controls, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with accounting and operational teams to reconcile programming expense data and maintain reporting accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or a related area; telecommunications or media industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques; experience with financial planning systems such as Power BI, SAP, Hyperion, Planful, or Oracle is a plus.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and their application in financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position

Base Salary: The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $90,000 (annually), plus opportunities for bonus and benefits. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.

Our Mission Statement:

* Take care of our customers

* Take care of each other

* Do what we say we are going to do

* Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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