Financial Analyst - Crown Media (Denver, CO)

Role

The financial analyst will report to the Manager of Finance and will be responsible for maintaining financial models and dashboards, developing ad-hoc analyses, and preparing business presentations as requested by Senior Management.

Essential Duties

• On a monthly basis, update the Forecast file for actual results of operations. Research budget to actual variances, providing resolutions when necessary.
• On a monthly basis, attend the variance review meetings with department heads.
• On a yearly basis, update the Forecast file for the approved Long-Range Plan.
• As needed, perform ad hoc analysis for Department Heads.
• Prepare and assist in presentation decks/slides, as needed.
• Review monthly results in support of the financial model.
• Enhance financial awareness across the company.
• Improve the speed and accuracy of budgeting and forecasting.
• Benchmark financial and operational performance against competitors and best practices.
• Implement process improvements.

Required

• BA/BS Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required.
• 1-2 years of finance experience is required.
• Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel & PowerPoint.
• Must have strong problem-solving and quantitative skills.
• Media experience preferred.
• Highly analytical, detail oriented and strong business sense.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and organization skills with the ability to work with multiple peer groups. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and assignments.
• Possesses high level of personal and professional integrity with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be available for periodic travel.
• Adaptive Insights experience preferred.