Lead Financial Analyst- Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

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.

• Owning the development and communication of the plan and forecast, financial reporting, operational analysis and executive reviews for Actuals, Business Plan, Commitment View, and Best View.

• Acting as a trusted business partner to the VGS Technology-Consumer Group operations/development teams, providing proactive financial guidance enabling them to achieve their financial goals.

• Being a Subject Matter Expert in VGS Technology-Consumer Group finance processes and drive continuous improvement and efficiencies.

• Interpreting and evaluating monthly analyses of business trends, including budget variance of financial results and Key Performance Indicators to identify areas of risk and opportunities and provide recommendations.

• Assessing the impact of strategic financial decisions and presenting recommendations to leadership.

• Assessing capital requirements, developing capital plans and providing recommendations on capital allocation.

• Completing financial plans and analyses that clearly identify the underlying business drivers and key performance metrics.

• Identifying, quantifying and communicating financial risks and opportunities. Work with the GTS-Consumer Group business partners to mitigate risks and opportunities.

• Presenting and communicating to all levels of the business.

What we’re looking for...

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 work experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of Excel.

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, reporting & analysis, and costing/profitability methodologies and processes.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.