Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager

Job Description

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing...

VBG HQ FP&A

The FP&A-Sr Mgr will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the Verizon Business Group HQ FP&A organization for all aspects of the Enterprise Performance Management (1EPM) project; which will require a highly motivated digital finance change agent, who is both detail oriented and familiar with large, complex projects. Some key responsibilities include:

• Subject Matter Expert for Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) across Verizon Business Group

• Digital finance champion with solid time management, attention to detail, and process improvement mindset

• Facilitate design requirements, development/build, test implementation and production of planning models within Oracle cloud planning platform

• Oversee data discovery & automation processes for planning models

• Partner daily across numerous stakeholders and teams (VBG FP&A planners, Integrated Planning, CSG, FPAS, Third Party Consultants)

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

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

• Six or more years of relevant work experience.

• Project management experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

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

• A Master's in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

• Experience in the technology and/or telecommunications industry.

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

• A high degree of analytical capability with the proven ability to structure business case around a high-level strategic vision.

• Strong strategic skills, with the proven ability to identify and assess key points, implications and recommendations.

• An advanced understanding of corporate financial planning, reporting & analysis, and costing/profitability methodologies and processes.

• Demonstrated in depth understanding of common business and cost drivers, financial statement analysis, and deep-dive analysis.

• Knowledge of FASB and SEC requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, tax reporting and accounting practices and International Financial Reporting.

• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.

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

• Experience leading large and complex team projects with minimal direct supervision.

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.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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