Job Description

Spectrum Networks is looking for passionate, talented and driven individuals with an eagerness to join the best and most dedicated in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment. Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant and timely news that is important to the local communities we serve.
What is Spectrum Networks: Spectrum Networks is a growing organization, home of 27 Local News Channels nationwide and 9 Local/Regional Sports Channels, inclusive of 3 Los Angeles based Sports Networks. Spectrum Networks is the news and sports division of Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), the leading broadband communications company and the second-largest cable operator in the United States.
The Spectrum News Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour news network that requires employees to be flexible and available to work various shifts throughout the day, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays. The network is currently focused on the morning news, which means your day will start in the middle of the night, but it also means your workday will end around noon (most days).
Spectrum Networks employees arepassionate and driven, and can thrive in a competitive, fast-paced and fiercely accurate 24-hour breaking news environment. They are creative and/or highly technical with a desire to leverage their knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories that enhance daily living within our local communities. They are nimble and learn quickly, enabling themselves to pivot when new information is acquired within an ever-changing newsroom. They are team players with positive attitudes and strong interpersonal skills. They have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
What were looking for:

The Business Planning Analyst administers the financial planning and analysis of assigned business units/functional areas in support of the News and Sports Networks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

* Validates and interprets financial results

* Forecast/Budget production costs, overhead, capital projects, and affiliate revenues.

* Manages amortization schedules, accruals, and reclasses

* Completes month-end close process, working with the central accounting group

* Creates standard and ad-hoc financial reports as necessary (MTD, YTD, QTR, etc.)

* Analyzes headcount, overtime, PCards, Meeting Cards, T/E, and freelance labor

* Identifies inaccuracies/inefficiencies, advises management of causes, initiates corrective action

Qualifications:

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

* Strong organization and time management skills

* Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

* Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadline

* Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

* Ability to elicit cooperation from a variety of sources, including upper management and clients

* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

* Knowledge of Hyperion, Essbase, SAP, Medea is a plus

* Complex Excel modeling experience is a plus

Education & Experience:

* Degree in Finance/Accounting or related area

* Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience

* Experience in broadcast television strongly preferred

Spectrum Networks believes every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication, openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn and grow, and an overall positive attitude. Roles may require the following:

* Office environment

* Sitting for extended periods of time.

* Overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

* Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.

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