Senior Financial Analyst, Forecasting - Charlotte, United States - BrightSpeed

Description

Full-time

Department:
Finance

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 byApollo 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.

We are currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, Forecasting & Management Reporting to join our growing Finance team As Senior Financial Analyst, Forecasting & Management Reporting, you will report directly to the Senior Manager, Forecasting & Management Reporting.

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for budgeting, forecasting, annual and long-term planning as well as business performance reporting and analysis for the consolidated Brightspeed organization.

You will analyze financial and operational results to better understand company performance, become a subject matter expert identifying and researching performance variances and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

You will develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams. You will support reporting efforts and existing processes and procedures to ensure efficient financial operations. You are detail-oriented and an analytically minded individual who is comfortable with creating and interpreting financial models.

The FP&A team at Brightspeed plays a critical role in ensuring the company's success and helping leadership optimize decision making.

We work in a highly collaborative environment where everyone's contribution is valued. Come help us build the best and fastest fiber-optic network in America
As Senior Financial Analyst, Forecasting & Management Reporting, your duties will include:
Support the budgeting, reporting and forecasting process
Work cross-functionally with Sales & Marketing, Operations, and IT Services to support the preparation of periodic forecasts, the annual budget, and long-range financial plans with supporting action plans to achieve
Provide actionable insights and strong reporting commentary, including metrics reporting
Report and analyze weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual business trends and Key Performance Indicators
Understand, manipulate, maintain and leverage various software tools and platforms for reporting and various financial and business analytics
Partner with key stakeholders to drive strategic and actional insights with strong reporting commentary
Ad-hoc corporate project support including modeling, analysis, and reporting
Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of proven experience in accounting and financial statements understanding including the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows, financial analysis principles, key drivers, and levers
Highly adept in MS Excel with experience of building and/or maintaining complex financial models
Experience working with planning and reporting tools such as Hyperion / Essbase, SAP, Anaplan as well as ERP and accounting systems
Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills

BONUS POINTS FOR:
Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong telecommunications product knowledge
Ability to prepare financial and accounting records
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Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances.

We have a brand new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and we prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce.

We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.

Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

are at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real .
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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