Sr. Financial Analyst, Revenue Planning & Analysis

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Analyst of Revenue Planning & Analysis to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

As Sr. Analyst of Revenue Planning & Analysis, you will play a critical role in managing the performance of Viasat's satellite-based consumer broadband Internet business. This is a critical and highly visible position focused on forecasting revenue and subscriber trends, along with a variety of actionable business analyses. Working as a leader on our dynamic finance team, and a consultant to our management team, you will develop revenue and subscriber forecasts and reporting. You will also have the opportunity participate in critical projects, new business initiatives and strategic decisions.

• Forecast customer activity (gross adds, disconnects, etc.) and project revenue from Internet service plans and other product offerings.
• Effectively communicate weekly/monthly/quarterly revenue goals and performance; evaluate and recommend strategies for improvement when needed.
• Engage with and support internal teams related to revenue management including capacity management, product management, analytics, revenue accounting, sales and marketing.
• Report revenue and subscriber results versus forecast, plan, and prior year on monthly / quarterly / annual basis with valuable variance analysis, appropriate thoughtful commentary, and narrative illustrating key points and drivers.
• Identify, coordinate and implement ad hoc analysis projects as needed.

• 4+ years progressive experience in financial forecasting, sales forecasting, finance or related positions.
• BA/BS, preferably in quantitative field such as finance, accounting, data science, statistics or mathematics.
• Basic SQL experience.
• Ability to assemble and analyze data from multiple sources, deduce pertinent facts, draw logical conclusions and present recommendations to business unit management .
• Experience developing and communicating executive-level presentations in PowerPoint.
• Advanced Excel and database skills, with experience in building complex models and working with large data sets in Excel/Access/Alteryx/Tableau/etc.
• Flexibility to manage ambiguity and to adapt to changes in priorities.
• Natural curiosity and commitment to challenge the status quo.
• Diligent, highly accurate and pays extreme attention to detail; strong quantitative skills.
• Strong business insight with the ability to think creatively and strategically.

• Revenue analysis experience within high fixed investment/capacity constrained retail industries such as multi-family housing, hotels, airlines, telecom or technology-based subscription services.
• MBA or other advanced degree or certifications (CPA, CFA, etc.).
• Experience working with financial and forecast/budget software applications (Hyperion Planning/Essbase).
• SAP and Oracle experience desired.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.