Financial Analyst

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses .

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About the Role:

The Financial Analyst is a key partner in driving data‑informed decisions across the business. In this role, you will build and maintain financial models, analyze trends, and translate complex data into clear insights that support planning, forecasting, and performance management. You’ll collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, and cross‑functional stakeholders to prepare monthly reporting packages, evaluate business cases, and identify opportunities to improve revenue, margin, and cash flow. Success in this role requires strong analytical rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to both financial and non‑financial audiences.

*This position will be on-site in Mobile, Alabama.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and update financial models for tracking and reporting of actuals for many projects from estimate through completion

• Develop reports & dashboards within various programs (Salesforce, Power BI, ReportsNow, etc.)

• Responsible for monthly budget to actual capex analysis. Identify variances and provide reports to key stakeholders

• Prepare monthly executive-level presentations

• Communicate performance compared to AOP and quarterly forecast benchmarks

• Analyze transactions related to project costs to ensure cost allocations are accurate. Liaise with Accounting to correct project costs where necessary

• Review purchase order requisitions for finance-level approval

• Review purchase orders and invoices to determine remaining spend on projects

• Audit project financials at close out and perform root cause variance analysis

• Advise operational teams as to the financial treatment and implications of the various decisions being made and their impact on both the project and the business

• Liaise with various teams for systems & process improvement workflows, including integration of Salesforce, Oracle, JDE, etc.

• Work with Cost Estimating SMEs to ensure rates and assumptions used in the cost model are up to date. Ensure budgets are updated appropriately per implementation forms

• Support provision of materials for Quarterly Business Review, Board of Director, and Investor Relations meetings as needed

• Production of ad-hoc analytical support on a full range of financial issues

• Perform other duties as assigned

Do you Have:

• Strong attention to detail.

• Maintains high level of integrity and professionalism.

• Ability to interpret, analyze, and present data.

• Ability to research, evaluate and volunteer innovative ideas that will improve processes in work areas.

• Ability to collaboratively work and pursue team goals.

• Ability to work with cross-functional groups and different levels of employees.

• Strong follow-up skills with internal and external customer needs as needed.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.

• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon time frames through effective prioritization of duties and functions

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

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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

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, 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: Uniti, 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 Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email View email address on click.appcast.io as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

Job Details

Job Family Finance

Pay Type Salary