GCI

Senior Financial Analyst

United States

Full-time

About This Job

GCI's Senior Financial Analyst will provide precise and timely financial information to support both corporate and departmental decision-making by conducting detailed financial analyses and offering actionable recommendations based on insights gained. Maintain accurate financial records while adhering to established controls and procedures, ensuring the proper stewardship and utilization of company assets in compliance with corporate policies and reporting standards. Develop and enhance financial models to support strategic initiatives and critical business decisions. Update valuation models and conduct comprehensive cash flow and transaction analyses, including public company comparable. Collaborate with valuation consultants to prepare the annual valuation of the company’s stock and support audit processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL LEVELS:

Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of group revenues, expenses, and cost of goods sold, ensuring accurate oversight of operating costs. Develop and manage Business Cases, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Track, report, and coordinate group and customer budgets, including the approval and payment of sub-contractor invoices. Provide timely and accurate input and data to corporate-level entities as requested, supporting informed decision-making and strategic initiatives

Develop and provide regular updates on EBITDA performance for management, including the creation of rolling eight-quarter forecasts for EBITDA and capital requirements. Monitor, track, and report on labor and material expenditures, ensuring alignment with budget expectations. Conduct detailed comparisons of business plan projections against actual results. Create and maintain capital and operating budgets, as well as forecasts, providing variance analysis and conducting in-depth research to explain all discrepancies

Respond to internal and external audit inquiries, providing thorough and accurate information as required. Manage and oversee processes and tools for the financial and operational aspects of budget analysis, documentation, and reporting. Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of journal entries, ranging from routine to complex, with appropriate supporting documentation, including the creation and maintenance of detailed spreadsheets. Conduct in-depth, timely, and precise analytical reviews of financial result fluctuations, as needed.

Conduct comprehensive financial analysis covering revenues, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, capital, subscriber metrics, and key performance indicators for products and services. Prepare and publish monthly departmental reports as required.

Competencies

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ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve. Strong attention to detail, ability to think critically and learn quickly, and work with minimal supervision. Strong desire to succeed and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects. Dependable with commitment to meeting deadlines.

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BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.

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COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances. Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work well with others under stressful, time restricted conditions, displaying patience and tolerance and promoting teamwork..

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COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally. Demonstrated ability to: listen effectively to obtain technical information; verbally communicate (telephone, one-on-one and group presentations) technical requirements, costs, time scheduling information; respectfully demand personnel time and information necessary to meet deadlines; and prepare accurate and decipherable written reports and recommendations; must be able to communicate with personnel at all levels of the company.

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COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics. Ability to demonstrate understanding of internal controls concepts.

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CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.

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RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.

+ Willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines. Additional hours may include working additional time on weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or before work hours.

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RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.

+ Demonstrated ability to move easily between detail and conceptual levels and work on multiple projects with varying and changing priorities and timelines. + Ability to prepare and review financial analyses and documents, maintaining consistent analysis methodologies, finding, and resolving errors in imported data and minimizing forecasting and analysis errors. + Ability to efficiently develop financial computer models.

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SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to keep confidential information secure.

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Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to use the company intranet. Technical knowledge of accounting procedures and solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

DECISION MAKING: Uses sound, logical judgment based on department and company policy and procedures, data, research, and experience to choose an appropriate course of action. Demonstrated ability to analyze and report on complex, challenging problems and situations leading to optimal solutions in a logical, clear, and effective manner.

Additional Job Requirements: This is a senior-level position that operates with minimal supervision, handling complex projects and assignments that require a high level of expertise and independent decision-making.

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Market & Deal Analysis: Provide comprehensive analysis of new market opportunities, potential business deals, and competitive landscapes, offering actionable insights to support strategic initiatives.

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Investor & Financing Support: Assist in the preparation of investor presentations and support financing efforts and risk management strategies. Provide analytical support for department initiatives, including debt restructuring, capital raising, and maintaining and developing investor relations. Take on special project work as assigned, contributing to various strategic goals.

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Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrate superior analytical capabilities with a proven ability to efficiently develop financial models that support business decisions. Build robust models based on historical data and industry-specific metrics.

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Forecasting and Time/Material Expertise: Apply advanced expertise in forecasting by projects and activities, ensuring the accurate projection of costs and resources. Use historical information and relevant industry metrics to build comprehensive financial models in Excel.

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Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis: Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate business risks, considering both microeconomic and macroeconomic factors. Perform sensitivity analysis to assess potential outcomes and support investment activities.

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Financial Valuation: Evaluate companies using various financial valuation methods, providing critical insights to support strategic decision-making.

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Model Accuracy & Improvement: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of new financial models, while actively enhancing the quality of existing models. Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize model development and financial reporting.

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Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify key financial and non-financial risks, advising on mitigation strategies to minimize potential negative impacts. Provide data-driven recommendations to manage and reduce business risks.

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Model Tracking & Updates: Regularly update financial models following corporate actions, such as earnings rollouts, mergers, acquisitions, or other significant events. Track model performance and analyze data to ensure the accuracy and relevance of forecasts.

Additional Competencies:

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Excel Expertise: Exceptional proficiency in Excel, including the ability to use complex formulas, create dynamic charts, build macros, and automate processes to enhance reporting and model development.

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Knowledge of Basic Accounting Concepts: Strong understanding of accounting principles and their application in financial modeling and analysis.

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Problem-Solving Ability: Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems by building robust financial models. Models should not only address immediate issues but also anticipate and prevent future challenges.

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Time Management: Strong ability to complete financial models within established deadlines, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of analysis.

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Clear and Understandable Models: Ability to build financial models that are not only accurate but also easy to understand and navigate for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

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Executive and Board-Level Presentations: Proven ability to prepare clear, concise, and impactful presentations for senior executives and board members, communicating complex financial concepts in a straightforward manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis.*

Financial modeling experience is required, and experience can count as one additional year for every two years of experience in Financial Modeling.

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High School diploma or equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field. Minimum of seven (7) years in financial analysis, accounting, or finance.

Preferred:

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Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.

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Knowledge of Oracle or equivalent accounting system, Microsoft Access, and Project.

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Historical telecom or consulting experience.

Other telecom industry specific certifications and/or job specific certifications.

CPA or CFA certifications.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :

This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel, such as, between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

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Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.

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Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.

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Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.

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Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.

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Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.

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Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary.

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Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.

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Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.

The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24/7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to an immediate emergency. As such, you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers, to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services.

Culture, Engagement, and Connection: At GCI, we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce, ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer.

EEO: GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All employees of GCI work in support of the GCI Mission Statement and Declaration of Principles which are located on the GCI Career page and Employee portal.