Network Planning Analyst jobs in Fall River, MA

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams for process improvement initiatives and new system implementations.
• Prepares ongoing financial and business-related analysis and research in financial performance, including cost analysis, rate of return, depreciation, working capital and investments.
• Assists with the preparation and analysis of monthly and quarterly financial/operational reports presented to management for strategic purposes.
• Develops and monitors personnel budget and forecast, in collaboration with Human Resources Director, including time/effort allocations to restricted funding.
• Partners with program teams to accurately develop staffing costs associated with project proposals and ongoing project monitoring.
• Evaluates optional plans in support of strategic initiatives by identifying outcomes and potential returns and support the development of financial models, including sources of information and verifying data.
• Identifies financial trends by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Compiles verifies and analyzes financial information in order for senior management to have accurate and timely information for making strategic and operational decisions.
• Performs routine and non-routine analysis and suggests creative solutions to improve financial performance or reduce costs.
• Plays a key role in supporting de-centralized budgeting and reporting functions to increase knowledge, consistency and transparency.
• Conducts and supports the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plans and Modeling tools in close collaboration with a cross-functional team.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 5 years experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Advanced proficiency level in Excel (advanced formulas; pivot tables; modeling, etc.) and PowerPoint (presenting information in a meaningful and concise manner).
• Experience and understanding of Corporate Performance Management tools are preferred.
• Deep knowledge of not-for-profit accounting is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Thorough understanding of methods of systems analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in big data analysis.
• Thorough understanding of project management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
  

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