Financial Analyst - Liquidity Management

iHeartCommunications, Inc. was founded in San Antonio, TX under the name Clear Channel Communications, Inc. with the purchase of a single radio station in 1972. After decades of growing media assets globally, the company has become one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, operating as iHeartMedia, Inc. iHeartMedia, Inc. consists of two main media businesses: Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (NYSE: CCO) and the wholly owned iHeartMedia.

Provides financial planning and analysis. The Financial Analyst - Liquidity Management reports to the Director-Liquidity & Asset Management and will be a vital part of the team that monitors the company's liquidity position and manages the company's liquidity forecasting. The day-to-day responsibilities involve maintaining a close relationship with the FP&A and Financial Systems teams, while employing your financial skills to help guide the financial decision-making for the company.

* Designs, implements and provides products, programs, projects, processes and policies in support of the Financial Planning and Analysis function. * Provides financial services and consulting at the corporate, business unit and/or market level; performs analysis and interpretation of financial and other data; directly supports the CFO and Director of Finance team. * Forecasts, analyzes, and evaluates financial plans and budgets; develops recommendations to achieve financial objectives. * Participates in expense forecasting and actuals process, including research and communication of variances, quarterly earnings, press release support, and competitor analysis. * Analyzes and reports on results of various requests for proposals (RFPs) and programs to include total cost modeling, and prepares cost benefit analysis (CBA) recommendations. * Prepares forecast results commentary; compiles consolidated expense actual and forecast reports for distribution to appropriate leadership. * Analyzes trends, researches issues and responds to inquiries. * Contributes to the development of best practices for company. * Participates in and leads financial variances for forecast, budget and monthly close packages. * Acts as point of contact for programming, responsible for understanding detailed financials, key variances and identifying risks/opportunities to the business * Builds process improvements that identify and track key operating metrics that can be leveraged to develop planning tools. * Creates financial models to support P&L forecasting, annual budgeting process, and evaluation of strategic business decisions. * Interfaces with business, finance & sales leads, accounting partners and IT to ensure accurate data and information gathering. * Performs analysis/deep dives on profitability, revenue trends and other periodic ad-hoc analytical projects. * Performs ad hoc research as necessary; prepares and presents comprehensive evaluations, proposals and recommendations to appropriate leadership. * May assist with annual update of long range forecasts. * May manage budgeting process including preparation of templates, coordination of budget meetings, entering budget information into appropriate systems and preparation of presentation materials. * May develop spend profiles and any performance to business requirements. * May be responsible for training and/or acting as the lead for lower level positions in the group.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; advanced skills in Excel with a focus on speed and efficiency * Experience with accounting software, Salesforce.com, Thinkcell, VB and SQL, or ability to learn new systems quickly * Knowledge of FCC rules * Self-starter, can work independently under minimal supervision * Highly detail oriented, with strong attention to accuracy * Excellent planning and organization skills; can multitask and prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment * High degree of quantitative, analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills; critical thinker * Stress tolerance, can maintain composure when faced with difficult situations/personalities * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills; professional and confident demeanor * Work Experience * 3+ years’ analytical experience in financial planning, operations or other finance-heavy division * Education * Minimum of 4-year college degree in Accounting or Finance * Certifications * CPA a plus