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What you'll be doing...FP&A Corporate Cash Flow - Planning & Reporting
Our team is responsible for overseeing the planning and reporting function for total Verizon Cash Flow. Here you will have the opportunity to business partner across Commercial Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Treasury and Tax functions (to name a few) while you own and maintain one of our many sophisticated models built both internally and through recent engagement efforts with KPMG as we have overhauled our entire process from beginning to end.
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 forecasting, financial reporting, operational analysis and executive reviews for Actuals, Business Plan, Commitment View, and Best View.
Evaluating business results and serving as a functional specialist to the business client to provide strategic guidance and insights during the analysis process.
Serving as a Subject Matter Expert to complex business performance issues to define and execute action plans.
Accountable for making decisions and recommendations to ensure the quality and delivery of all the products and services.
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.
Partnering with the business to develop costing/profitability models and reports.
Assessing the impact of strategic financial decisions and presenting recommendations to leadership.
Designing, developing and implementing methods and strategies to continually improve processes.
Assessing customer/product profitability and drive profit optimization.
Developing and assessing business cases for pricing on investment decisions, providing insights and support to the business.
Assessing capital requirements, developing capital planning and providing recommendations on capital allocation.
Presenting and communicating to all levels of the business.
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
Project management experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
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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.
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