Analyst, Strategy

Job Description
DWF/WFH Eligible
GCI's Analyst, Strategy will support the Organization's Strategic Finance function with strong modeling and financial governance to help meet strategic goals as outlined by the Strategy Management Office and Senior Leadership.
Essential Duties:
Strategic Planning:

• Support the continuous refinement and application of the Organization's Strategic Planning process.
• Working alongside GCI Business, GCI Consumer, and vertical support departments, evaluate business opportunities by providing appropriate assessment models and other analytical support.
• Participate in circular feedback to enhance business case and forecasting methodologies that ensure efficient and effective use of capital and operating resources.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Organization's long-range plan, ensuring an alignment of strategic goals and company initiatives.

Enterprise Governance:

• Ensure business cases are compiled accurately and generate financial metrics in accordance with the Organization's ROI and Payback requirements.
• Support the Organizations project approval and revision guidelines.
• Ensure budget compliance through ongoing monitoring of leading indicators for unapproved spend.
• Support compliance with Operating and SOx Financial controls (compliance with GAAP regarding accounting treatment).

Forecasting:

• Compile project forecasts alongside the delivery function through monthly analysis of project finances and thorough conversations with project managers.
• Develop robust documentation of business events causing variances and communicate significant project changes to leadership so operational adjustments can be made.

Reporting & Dashboarding:

• Publish annual and multi-year financial reports to provide visibility into the budget and long-range plan, utilizing road mapping, financial planning, and analysis tools.
• Assist in developing, improving, and maintaining monthly reports & dashboards that provide insight into the Organization's project portfolio performance.
• Originate and maintain project-level reports to assist in detailed analysis and status monitoring.
• Support Strategic Finance's ability to create ad-hoc reports and analysis.

Strategic Planning Support Systems:

• Develop knowledge set around road mapping and financial planning and analysis systems used by the organization.
• Support an integrated process for the management and enhancement of tools in support of enterprise strategic road mapping and financial planning and analysis.
• Support strong financial and operational control over all data models and system processes through use of best practices.
• Strive for innovation using artificial intelligence to increase the value of business intelligence operations.

Team Dynamics:

• Support a pro-active and collaborative team environment that fosters a culture of highly productive, informed decision making.
• Actively seek opportunities to coach and train to further the education & learning of Strategic Finance throughout the Organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Positive self-starter with ability to take initiative, identify needs, and work independently with minimal direction and supervision
• Must be comfortable and effective working across company personnel at all levels of the organization, demonstrating an ability to maintain and grow a network of contacts to support our priorities
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills. Persuasiveness in communication a must. Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively within a geographically distributed organization and across internal departments; ability to leverage assets within larger departments to achieve policy goals.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex challenging problems and situations leading to optimal solutions. Strong accounting, financial, research and analytical skills required.
• Ability to prepare and review financial models, maintaining consistent analysis methodologies, find and resolve errors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision while prioritizing changing priorities and timelines.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of corporate finance and accounting (accordance with GAAP).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge set; proficient with Office 365 Suite.

Certifications: Industry specific certification(s) for this position are highly valued and can contribute toward education. CPA or CFA credential is preferred.
Additional Job Requirements: This is a mid-level to advanced position and functions under minimal supervision.

• Improve and enhance daily operational procedures, tasks, and controls
• Analyze complex challenging problems and situations leading to optimal solutions. Resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Maintain consistent methodologies, maintain accuracy, identify discrepancies, and move easily between detail and conceptual levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of financial planning, strategy development and EBITDA management or other relevant professional experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree required in business field (Accounting, Finance, or Economics) or a related field.
• A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may be substituted to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.
• Master's Degree in a business field (Accounting, Finance, or Economics) will contribute one year of professional experience.

Because GCI is a federal contractor subject to Executive Order 14042, GCI employees may be required in the future to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. If this occurs, GCI will consider requests for accommodation if an individual's medical condition, disability, or sincerely held religious belief prohibits receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Physical Requirements: Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Clarity of vision to see near, mid-range, and color. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Working Conditions: The work area must be quiet and free of distractions. Lighting must be adequate and without glare. Distracting noises should be kept to a minimum. The employee's desk must be adequate, designed to safely accommodate the equipment the employee must use, e.g., computer, printer, keyboard, monitor etc. The employee must have reliable connectivity to the internet to access GCI via VPN. Employee workstation must comply with GCI's ergonomics standards.
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 the 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.
Driving Requirements (if applicable): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by 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 qualification required of employees assigned to this job.
About Us
Headquartered in Alaska with additional locations throughout the U.S., GCI has worked for more than 40 years to deliver communication and technology services to some of the most remote communities and in some of the most challenging conditions in North America. GCI is a pioneer in its field, bringing telemedicine and online education capabilities to communities across the state and continuing efforts to connect the Arctic globally as well as providing strong services to consumer and business markets. GCI's introduction of 1 GIG internet speeds in the state as well as its innovative partnership with Apple are among the countless ways the company has transformed communication and quality of life for Alaskans.
EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by law.