Junior Financial Analyst - Mission or Topeka, KS at Mercury Broadband

Organization: Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high capacity fiberoptic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadband’s rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City serving Kansas, Indiana and Missouri with plans to expand across three additional midwestern states.

Position Summary: The Junior Financial Analyst position will be responsible for supporting the Financial Planning and Analysis function at Mercury including data collection and reporting, variance analysis, ad hoc financial analysis, and developing reporting automation. This role is intended to be an entry-level position within the Finance organization with the goal of developing financial analysis skills and ultimately promoting the Junior Financial Analyst up through the finance organization or other departments based on Mercury’s needs and the candidate’s interests. The position will report to the Finance Manager.

Location: Topeka, Kansas or Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay
Benefits: Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze data and prepare associated financial reporting
• Automate data collection and evaluation capabilities
• Data sourcing and management
• Results trend and driver-based variance analysis
• Financial analysis and decision support
• Financial support of the forecasting and budgeting process
• Financial and forecast model management

Skills and Requirements:

• Excellent analytical, computational, and mathematical abilities
• Proficiency in data extraction and management
• High level of integrity
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with accounting principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office capabilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in (mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or accounting major preferred)
• 0-2 years of financial analysis experience
  
  Mercury Broadband is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.