Senior Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

 

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

The Senior Manager, FP&A will play an integral part in providing strategic and analytical perspective to the Mass Markets teams focused on operating expenses. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role will oversee and partner with the business leaders to deliver insights and recommendations to steer the business to meet its operating expense plan and objectives.

 

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical with the ability to build trusted partnerships and influence through a big picture perspective. They will own commitments and as a leader, demonstrate Lumen’s 8 cultural beliefs of Teamwork, Trust, Transparency, Clarity, Courage, Customer Obsession, Growth Mindset, and Respect.

Location

This is a remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S., with a preference for those based in the Denver, CO metro area.

The Main Responsibilities

• Ownership of headcount and non-headcount operating expense forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for the Mass Markets function.
• Oversight and management of operating expense month-end financial reporting, variance analysis, and insights.
• Partner closely with business unit executives to manage operating expense budget and supporting activities.
• Create and maintain financial models using complex data sets and formulas to deliver insightful reporting, develop multiple scenarios, provide recommendations, and improve financial projections.
• Analyze, identify, and communicate trends and issues impacting the business on a recurring basis to identify and make suggestions for profitability improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for ongoing process improvements to increase automation and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor team of FP&A Analysts, developing talent and managing performance.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field with strong grasp of GAAP accounting and financial statements.
• 8-10+ years of progressive Finance experience with demonstrated ability to adapt with evolving technology, continuously seeking opportunities to drive automation and operational efficiencies.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, managing a team of direct reports, building and developing high performing teams in a remote environment.
• Ability to build credibility and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and all levels of management, including senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to tell a story, convey complicated analysis findings to key stakeholders, and influence decision making.
• Highly proficient in advanced Excel functions and PowerPoint design to support data-driven presentations and reporting.
• Results-oriented with ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines and deliverables both at an individual and cross-functional level.

 

Preferred:

• MBA, CPA, CFA and/or other comparable certification applicable to the role.
• Experience with analytic and business intelligence software (SAP Analytics Cloud, Essbase, Anaplan, Power BI experience a plus).

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

 

Location Based Pay Ranges:

 

$129,639 - $172,852 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

 

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selecti