Manager, FP&A – Budget and Forecasting

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 Manager, FP&A - Budget and Forecasting to join our growing team. In this position, you will manage the budgeting, forecasting, annual and long-term planning processes, develop planning models and business cases, assist in the development of insights and driving strategic and tactical business decisions, and proactively identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvements. You will work in a cross-functional environment with all levels of leadership. You will be highly resourceful with strong analytical skills.

This position will report directly to the Senior Director, FP&A and may manage a direct report.

As a Manager, FP&A - Budget and Forecasting, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage the annual budget, long-term plan and quarterly forecast process for Brightspeed, covering all financial and operational aspects of revenue, expense and cashflow
• Develop driver based financial models that are an integral component of the planning process
• Work across teams to identify and define key drivers of business performance to inform the development of financial models
• Provide insights and financial expertise in the development and assessment of business cases to drive growth and profitability for Brightspeed
• Analyze business, industry and economic trends and assess impact on the business and Key Performance Indicators to identify areas of risk and opportunities and provide management with an assessment of long-term business impacts providing management with insights and recommendations to drive decisions
• Manage the development and enhancement of Brightspeed’s new SAC planning tool automating planning models and processes currently in excel
• Provide forward looking views and proactively engage business leaders in discussion of gap analysis and course correction actions
• Act as thought leader within the FP&A team by sharing best practices and identifying enhancement opportunities for the team
• Assess the impact of strategic financial decisions and present recommendations to leadership
• Identify and assist with implementation and enhancements to financial reporting and planning systems
• Design, develop and implement methods and strategies to continually improve processes
• Present to and communicate with all levels of the business
  
  
  

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Well-rounded financial reporting, planning and analysis background.
• 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
• Self-starter with demonstrated flexibility and agility in a high growth environment
• Experience building strong relationships with internal business partners
  
  
  

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Master’s Degree in accounting or finance
• CPA
• 5+ years of experience with financial analysis in a large corporate environment.
• Strong telecommunications product knowledge
• Ability to prepare financial and accounting records
  
  
  

Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. 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 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 through physical, 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 in Being Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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