Director, Business Operations Financial Planning

General Purpose:

The Director, Business Operations Financial Planning is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and advanced financial analysis supporting the Network Infrastructure & Business Operations organization as well as the broader Network Operations and Product organizations. This role provides deep financial insight into revenue, COGS, CapEx, SG&A, one-time expenses (1X), vendor economics, and operational cost drivers impacting TPx products. The Director partners closely with the FP&A organization, Finance leadership, Product teams, and operational leaders to ensure accurate forecasting, margin visibility, and financial discipline across infrastructure and operational activities. The role provides product-level P&L insights, revenue and margin forecasting support, revenue mix analysis, and financial modeling that inform product strategy, vendor decisions, and infrastructure investment planning. This position operates as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership, producing financial analysis relied upon by CFO leadership and private equity stakeholders.

 

Direct Reports: Yes

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Lead financial planning activities supporting the Network Infrastructure & Business Operations organization and broader Network Operations initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial models covering revenue, COGS, CapEx, SG&A, one-time expenses (1X), and infrastructure operating costs.
• Partner closely with the FP&A organization on annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Track performance against budget and forecast, identifying key financial drivers.

Product Revenue & P&L Analysis

• Provide product-level P&L analysis across TPx products, including revenue, cost structures, and profitability insights.
• Analyze revenue mix trends, product performance, and margin contribution across the company's service portfolio.
• Support the Product organization with financial insights related to product profitability, pricing strategies, and revenue growth initiatives.

Revenue Forecasting & Financial Insights

• Partner with FP&A and Finance teams to support revenue forecasting and revenue trend analysis across TPx products.
• Provide operational insight into revenue drivers, product growth trends, and margin impacts.
• Assist leadership in understanding revenue performance, product mix changes, and profitability drivers.

Operational Cost Management

• Provide financial oversight for the full cost structure of the Network Infrastructure & Business Operations organization, including COGS, CapEx, SG&A, one-time expenses (1X), and vendor and infrastructure operating costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost structure.

Margin Assurance & Financial Analysis

• Conduct detailed financial analysis of margin assurance issues across TPx products.
• Identify margin leakage, cost anomalies, and operational inefficiencies impacting profitability.
• Support initiatives that improve margin performance across services.

Strategic Vendor Contract Financial Support

• Provide financial modeling and analysis supporting strategic vendor agreements, carrier contracts, and infrastructure investments.
• Evaluate financial impacts of vendor negotiations and contract structures.
• Support strategic vendor decision making with detailed financial insights.

Executive Financial Reporting

• Develop financial dashboards and reporting covering revenue trends, product margins, COGS, CapEx, SG&A, vendor spend, and operational financial performance.
• Provide executive-level financial insights supporting strategic and operational decision making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Network Operations, Network Planning, Engineering, Product, Finance, and IT teams to align operational strategy with financial performance.
• Support financial analysis and insights that benefit the broader Network Operatio