Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Overview

Role:
Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). You will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy and performance of the organization. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, FP&A, you will lead complex budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning initiatives. Your expertise in financial modeling and analysis will support strategic decision-making and business performance optimization. You will collaborate cross-functionally as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, enhancing the FP&A team s impact on the company s success.

• Lead the development and management of comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Design, build, and maintain sophisticated financial models to analyze revenue trends, cost structures, pricing strategies, headcount, and capital expenditures.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual business trends and KPIs to inform strategic planning and operational decisions.
• Initiate and drive deep-dive analyses to uncover actionable insights, supporting decision-making, execution, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Identify, quantify, and communicate financial risks and opportunities, providing course-corrective recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Partner with key stakeholders across various business units to deliver strategic and actionable insights, accompanied by strong reporting commentary.
• Design, develop, and implement advanced methods and strategies to continuously improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
• Leverage and optimize various software tools and platforms (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Anaplan) for enhanced reporting and financial analytics.
• Lead the integration of new financial systems and tools, ensuring seamless adoption and utilization across the FP&A team.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering their professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices in financial analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with the FP&A Manager to streamline workflows, enhance team productivity, and maintain high standards of financial accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare and deliver periodic and ad-hoc presentations to organizational leadership, showcasing financial performance, strategic initiatives, and key insights.
• Develop comprehensive reports that highlight financial performance, variances, and trends, providing clear and concise explanations for non-financial stakeholders.

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or a similar analytical role
• Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, forecasting, and financial statement interpretation.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Anaplan, SAP, Hyperion, or other planning/reporting tools
• Excellent analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and a team-oriented mindset

• 4+ years of experience with Strategic Corporate Finance in a large enterprise environment
• MBA / CFA / CPA designation
• Former Management Consultants with finance transformation or operational finance experience
• Candidates with experience in telecom, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive industries
• Prior exposure to Sales, Finance, Commercial / Enterprise business partnerships

We aspire to contemporary ways of working. Brightspeed is recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer. Our HQ is in Charlotte, NC, with hybrid/remote/flexible work arrangements depending on the role. We invest in technology to enable our team to stay connected and to attract the best talent, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Our benefits and PTO programs promote overall wellness through physical, emotional, and financial health. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, an employee assistance program, a 401K plan with company match, and voluntary benefits.

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