Associate Financial Analyst

  GCI's Associate Financial Analyst will provide accurate financial information and support corporate and departmental decision making by performing financial analyses and offering recommendations based on interpretation of analyses. Maintains financial records and adheres to controls and procedures for the financial stewardship and proper utilization of Company assets in compliance with Company policy and reporting requirements.  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL LEVELS:

  Provide financial analysis of Group revenues, expenses, and costs of goods sold. Maintain oversight on operating costs. Develop and coordinate Business Cases. Develop, track, and report on group, Customer Budgets Sub-Contract invoice approval and payment. Provide input and data as requested by corporate level entities.    Develop EBITDA performance tracking updates for management. Develop rolling eight quarter forecasts of EBITDA and capital requirements. Monitor, track, and report on Labor and material expenditures. Comparison of business plan expectations to actual results. Create and maintain capital and operating budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses. Research all variances.   Answer internal and external audit questions. Maintain and administer processes/tools for financial and operational aspects of budget analysis, documentation, and reporting. Accurate and timely preparation of journal entries ranging from simple to complex with appropriate backup documentation to include creation and maintenance of supporting spreadsheets. Accurate, detailed, and timely analytical review of financial results fluctuations as needed.  

Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to GCI's Basic Principles, Mission Statement, Declaration of Principles and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by promoting and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees and contractors, and in interactions with customers, vendors, and the public.
• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve. Strong attention to detail, ability to think critically and learn quickly, and work with minimal supervision. Strong desire to succeed and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects. Dependable with commitment to meeting deadlines.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI's Code of Conduct for Employees - the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances. Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work well with others under stressful, time restricted conditions, displaying patience and tolerance and promoting teamwork..
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally. Demonstrated ability to: listen effectively to obtain technical information; verbally communicate (telephone, one-on-one and group presentations) technical requirements, costs, time scheduling information; respectfully demand personnel time and information necessary to meet deadlines; and prepare accurate and decipherable written reports and recommendations; must be able to communicate with personnel at all levels of the company. 
• COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics. Ability to demonstrate understanding of internal controls concepts.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
  • Willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines. Additional hours may include working additional time on weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or before work hours.
• RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving. 
  • Demonstrated ability to move easily between detail and conceptual levels and work on multiple projects with varying and changing priorities and timelines.
  • Ability to prepare and review financial analyses and documents, maintaining consistent analysis methodologies, finding, and resolving errors in imported data and minimizing forecasting and analysis errors.
  • Ability to efficiently develop financial computer models.
• SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to keep confidential information secure.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to use the company intranet. Technical knowledge of accounting procedures and solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• DECISION MAKING: Uses sound, logical judgment based on department and company policy and procedures, data, research, and experience to choose an appropriate course of action. Demonstrated ability to analyze and report on complex, challenging problems and situations leading to optimal solutions in a logical, clear, and effective manner.

 

Level Definition

Position Title: Associate Financial Analyst

Grade: E05

Additional Job Requirements: This is an entry role and works under close supervision and guidance to support the financial team and management.   Works on less complex projects and assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis. 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field. *
• Minimum of three (3) years in financial analysis, accounting, or finance. *

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of Oracle or equivalent accounting system, Microsoft Access, and Project.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry.
• CPA or CFA certifications.
• Other telecom industry specific certifications and/or job specific certifications. 

          Required at ALL Levels  

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS: 

• This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel, such as, between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
• Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.  
• Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary. 
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers. 
• Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.

  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 an 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.   EEO:  GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal 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 qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.