Senior Financial Analyst

AOL Lifestream is a web-based application that enables users to keep track of all their comments on social networking sites. Integrated with AIM Express, AIM 7, and AIM for Mac, users can publish their statuses, reply to comments on networking sites from their Lifestream tab, and more. AOL Lifestream is a product of AOL.

The Analyst will utilize analytical, technical and business skills to conduct statistical analysis and develop an analytical database. The position is within the Financial Planning & Analysis department, which is responsible for analyzing and making strategic recommendations in support of growing AOLs business and profitability. This includes new and existing business profitability analysis, performance analysis and other ad hoc operational and financial analysis as required.

* Conducting data analyses to develop marketing solutions/tools, develop analytical databases and reporting systems * Developing and maintaining statistical models to monitor pricing trends across various product sets and assess performance and impact on P&L. * Preparing and providing guidance to the sales and executive management team on pricing trends, with specific regards to product, vertical and geographic market segmentation. * Collaborating with many internal departments (Marketing, Sales, Operations, IT) to develop and implement new commercial and pricing strategies. * Carrying out data mining projects to discover data anomalies and identify business opportunities. * Providing ad-hoc data and statistical analysis for various areas in the organization as needed. * Developing and publishing weekly financial and operational scorecards; subsequently identifying adverse trends as they develop; performing analysis to further break down these issues and identify resolutions. Utilizing weekly reporting platform to drive business profitability and performance against budget. * Developing and presenting monthly operational performance reviews to executive management. * Developing complex dynamic Financial Models to include Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash flow. * Generating comprehensive financial projections (P&L documents, NPV analysis, and sensitivity scenarios), determining pricing and profitability, assessing competitive and strategic issues, and preparing summary presentations for senior management. * Identifying, constructing and completing financial analysis on profitability enhancing opportunities and strategies, proposed changes to internal processes and new business strategies. * Conducting general financial analysis of key reports and data obtained from various departments, including finance, operations, sales, marketing, etc. to assess current operations and operational metrics. * Working with other member of the FP&A team to complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned. These include assisting with the annual budget process and monthly and quarterly forecasts; developing comprehensive, budgetary, operational and financial metrics and assumptions, and other assignments as required.

* Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required; Business, Economics, Math or Engineering majors preferred. * MS in quantitative studies or MBA preferred.