Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our growing team! In this role, you will manage financial planning functions of its Consumer & Small Business segment driving actionable analytics and maturing the reporting function. You will have strong knowledge of the telecommunications industry, specifically fiber broadband (FTTH). You will support the company’s Chief Marketing Officer (and organization) in a dynamic business environment with all planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance activities, as well as special projects and advanced financial and business analysis. You will be responsible for a variety of projects and initiatives that involve interaction with the leaders and subject matter experts across multiple business units and functional areas. 

As Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage key forward-looking financial processes, including strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Preparation and presentation of monthly operational KPI’s in coordination with the Finance and Accounting partners and Operational teams
• Present financial commentaries, presentations, and documents in concise and easy to digest formats to support key financial deliverables
• Oversee the financial governance processes to approve new capital commitments and provide pricing for success-based projects
• Develop new processes or improve existing processes relating to financial planning and reporting
• Support ad hoc projects and help define systems and process improvements to support the company’s growth
• Support for strategic data initiatives
• Financial benchmarking and scorecard construction
• Apply an analytical approach to influence strategic decision-making, with a focus on capital allocation decisions and portfolio management
• Manage the long-term financial planning process and support related activities with investors, lenders, and other agencies
• Build and develop an empowered and engaged FP&A team

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 10+ years of experience in related field required
• Ability to manage and develop a small team
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on new concepts and opportunities
• Ability to evaluate business processes, control structures, and the effectiveness of the controls
• Ability to apply a practical, business-focused perspective while evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of processes from an operational standpoint
• Understanding of financial and business software applications
• Ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards in a simplified manner
• Ability to work independently and in team environments with leaders and subject matter experts across various business units and functional areas.
• Critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills
• Specific experience across multiple financial and business functional areas, including:

o Corporate Finance

o Financial Planning, Budgeting, & Modeling

o Financial and Business Analysis

o Process & Project Management

o Developing Policies, Procedures, and Standards

o Performance Management

o Technology skills

• Must be naturally curious and self-directed
• Must be dedicated to helping to improve business processes and outcomes
• Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple tasks of varying complexity and priority
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to share complex, technical topics clearly, concisely, effectively, and professionally
• Must have a desire to help the company grow, thrive, and succeed

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Master's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA designation
• Telecommunications industry experience

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