Finance Consultant

Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.

+ Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better.

+ Windstream Enterprise is a leading managed services provider providing strategic communications and security products to mid-size businesses and enterprise clients.

+ Windstream Wholesale provides high-capacity, high-performance networking solutions and services to other telecom carriers, data centers, content providers and enterprises.

The Windstream team provides innovative software and network solutions to connect people and empower business in a world of infinite possibilities!

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**About This Role:**

The Consultant will be responsible for monthly/quarterly financial reporting to include expense trending, forecasting, and variance analysis for Enterprise staff groups. Other duties to include weekly and/or monthly reporting, process troubleshooting, and ad hoc analysis. The position requires the ability to remain focused and multitask in a fast-paced environment, performing required duties within specified timelines. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the position will be required to communicate regularly with multiple levels of authority within Enterprise groups, and across the company.

**What Youll Do:**

+ Ownership of Enterprise expense forecasting and variance analysis, which includes coordination with multiple business leaders.

+ Monthly/Quarterly review of financial results, including preparation of reporting packages for key business owners. Will require ability to understand and communicate key variances covering multiple areas.

+ Headcount Reporting/Tracking, including variance analysis, organization realignments & key productivity measurements.

+ Key drivers & initiatives tracking, which will require understanding of how these items impact the plan if delayed or not met.

+ Create and manage ad-hoc and recurring financial analysis/reporting to support the budget setting process, as well as tracking of results.

**Do You Have:**

+ Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business related degree.

+ Deep understanding of financial analysis techniques and methodologies.

+ Deep understanding of accounting procedures and processes.

+ Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize multiple projects.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.

**Even Better:**

+ Experience with Essbase/Smartview

+ Experience data mining across large data sets

+ Experience with expense accounting, reporting, or forecasting

**Minimum Requirements:**

College degree and 5-7 years professional level experience with 1 year supervisory experience; or 9+ years professional level related experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experience required.

**Physical Tasks** - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

**Audio Visual Needs** - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

**Equipment Used in Job Performance** : Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

The starting compensation range for this job is $76,100 to $99,900.

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**Our Benefits:**

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

+ 401K Plan

+ Health & Flexible Savings Account

+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans

+ Educational Assistance Plan

+ Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

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Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstreams network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email ... as soon as possible for information on Windstreams foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._

**Job Details**

**Job Family** **Finance**

**Job Function** **Multi Discipline**

**Pay Type** **Salary**