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Location: Overland Park, KS
Company: Sprint Nextel Corp
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Competitive Intelligence Finance in the Wireless group. I research and benchmark metrics (GAAP and non-GAAP) for us and others in the top 4 in wireless. Provide weekly newsletter with top financial news on Top 10 in Telecom. Update quarter 10-year financial models on Top 4 wireless competitors, summarize quarterly analysts' consensus on 10 key metrics, provide insight on financial releases for executives daily.
Uppers
Left job in manufacturing finance after 22 years which was at a furious pace (long hours, no resources human or otherwise, no social, minimal diversity focus) to here which is a refreshing change. The pace was adequate for learning the industry and management has been patient throughout.
Downers
Executives expecting us to know more than is possible about our competitors for specific metrics (which are not disclosed by the company or talked about by analysts)
Lifestyle
No travel, no overtime, business casual dress, excellent diversity focus, adequate social event opportunities.
Compensation
Excellent flex care benefits - health, life, disability, dental, vision, health care/dependent care accounts, on site medical center and pharmacy. Job salary range is $45K to $110K. Compensation dependent on level of experience (outside and inside the company). Eligible for 10% bonus on company performance, stock purchase at 10% discount, 401K administered through Fidelity
Advice to Jobseekers
Outlook for this position is excellent. This is a highly competitive market and will be for many years to come.

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