Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Department: Finance

Reports to: CFO

Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst, will serve as a vital member of the Pavlov's Finance team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This leadership role encompasses budget development, performance analysis, and decision support.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Director of Finance will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models that drive data-driven insights into the Company's commercial strategy and expansion opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Planning: Manage the formulation of annual budgets and forecast deliverables. Work with CFO to develop stretch goals. Work with the CFO to development reporting that aligns with the Company's strategic goals.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and refine financial models to facilitate budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. Leverage these models to assess industry trends, evaluate capital expenditures, and guide expansion strategies.
• Performance Analysis: Generate comprehensive management reports and financial packages on a monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc basis. Analyze historical results against budgets and forecasts, conducting in-depth variance analysis.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the accounting team and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and streamlined budgeting processes. Collaborate with business leaders to provide strategic financial insights.
• Automated Reporting and Tools: Drive the development of automated reporting and forecasting tools, enabling real-time financial performance monitoring. Implement new systems and processes to enhance efficiency in data utilization.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Monitor and track KPIs and objectives, providing regular updates to inform decision-making.

Particular Areas of Focus:

• Budgets and Forecasts
• Improve Revenue Accounting process and Measurement.
• Performance Reporting on Products
• Reporting on M&A activity
• Working on Diligence

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in financial modeling and quantitative analysis.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and systems analysis methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across the organization.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience as an controller, or financial analyst.
• MBA, CMA or CPA certificate would be a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

About us:

Come join our rapidly growing team! Pavlov Media is a dynamic company that has been building great networks for over 30 years and has been named by The Silicon Review as one of the 50 Best Companies to watch! Headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, we're one of the nation's largest private providers of broadband services, serving communities in 44 US states.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance on day one
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401K with Company match
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement

Pavlov Media is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.