Sr. Financial Analyst at Clear Channel Outdoor in Allentown, PA

Job description

Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. Clear Channel Outdoor Job Summary: This position supports the finance team through recurring reporting, ad hoc analysis, and capital project tracking. Reporting and analysis are primarily internally focused and cover sales, revenue, expenses, and capital spending at the team and business unit levels. The role partners with Accounting, Business Development, Project Managers, Sales and Operations to support informed decisions, monitor project performance, and improve financial processes. Provides financial planning, reporting, and analytical support to the Finance Managers, with a focus on business performance, cost accounting, capital budgets, project spend tracking, and contractual requirements. Job Responsibilities Provides financial analysis and consulting at the branch, team, and market level, interpreting financial and operational data and directly supporting the Finance Managers. Prepares and distributes analytical and performance tracking reports to sales and operational team leaders. Manages assigned reporting processes, investigates variances, recommends actions, and follows issues through resolution. Develops process improvements to track key operating metrics and support financial planning tools, partnering with Accounting and IT to ensure accurate data collection and reporting. Performs ad hoc research and presents evaluations, proposals, and recommendations to leadership, including financial information and competitor performance analysis for Business Development business reviews. Tracks capital budgets, actual spending, remaining commitments, and forecasted completion costs by project and market. Reviews and reconciles capital invoices and supporting documentation with Accounting and project teams, including documentation needed to demonstrate contractual capital compliance. Compares project spending and financial performance with approved budgets and proformas, explains variances, and recommends follow-up actions. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience. Work Experience Two (2) or more years of directly related experience in an accounting or financial role required. Experience with financial operations and capital budgets preferred. Experience with an advertising agency, media vendor, and/or related industries preferred. Skills Demonstrates ability to prepare accurate, timely financial reports and analyses, validate data, and maintain supporting documentation. Strong analytical and process improvement skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams. Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), with advanced Excel skills such as lookups and pivot tables. Experience with Workday suite and OfficeConnect plug-in preferred. Competencies Accounting and Financial Systems, Processes and Technology: Uses financial management and reporting systems effectively and improves financial and administrative processes to support accurate reporting and the effectively. Achievement Orientation: Focuses efforts on meeting challenges and achieving high-quality results consistent with the organization’s goals. Action Oriented: Proactively takes ownership, addresses challenges, and follows through on commitments. Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively across departments, shares knowledge, and supports common goals. Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively gets message across. Problem Solving: Analyzes financial data, identifies root causes, recommends and implements practical solutions. Technical Aptitude: Learns and applies financial systems and technology to improve reporting, anal