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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated history of building and leading a high-performing team.
• Proven ability to take high level direction and produce results which show thought leadership and drive value creation for the business with limited supervision.
• Savvy in solving complicated data and analytical challenges – evolves reporting and analysis to guide business and drive impact more effectively (individually and through team members).
• Thrives on continuous improvement - simplifying and automating processes and data using technology, while taking a hands-on approach to getting into the detail.
• A strong communicator with business partnering background and a proven track record at building relationships with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated; manages and prioritizes multiple deadlines and deliverables.
• Creative approach to problem solving, with a predisposition to look for root causes and implement lasting change rather than quick fixes.
• Attention to detail – spots underlying trends and inconsistencies in financial data and analysis.
• Skilled in advanced Microsoft Excel functionality (experience with Power Query, SQL or Power BI a significant advantage).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with analytic and business intelligence software (Power BI, Hyperion Essbase, SAP).
• Finance focused degree (or equivalent education).
• Strong business partnering, influencing and relationship building skills; within the Technology sector a significant advantageous.
• Strong Commercial or Business Finance background.
• Ability to communicate and drive insights and narrative through a data-driven and analytical approach.

THE ROLE

Are you seeking a role that thrives on innovation, drives impactful financial strategies, and fosters influential partnerships with business leaders to shape future success? If so, consider joining us at Lumen.
The Senior Finance Manager will play a critical role in providing strategic business partnering and advanced financial analysis to support the Security, Technology, Engineering, Product, and Network (STEPN) organizations in achieving their operating expense (opex), capital expenditures (capex), and strategic objectives. This position requires a strong focus on financial planning, comprehensive analysis, effective communication, and strong influencing and relationship-building skills with business leadership.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and lead a best in class FP&A and business partnering team with a focus on succession planning and development.
• Own and drive business partnerships with senior STEPN business leaders to influence and provide guidance on strategic decision making and management of operating and capital budgets.
• Manage the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the STEPN FP&A team.
• Support the STEPN organization with complex financial modelling, decision support and analysis to assist with new business initiatives, investments and long-term strategic transformation.
• Collaborate with STEPN senior management including CPO/CTO to develop and implement relevant metrics and measurements to ensure cost optimization and effective investment decision making
• Provide STEPN business partners with high impact, proactive reporting on the course and direction of operating and capital expenses; ensuring clear information and understanding of critical trends, risks and opportunities, ensuring actions are taken to achieve the financial targets.
• Generate deep financial insights and communicate them concisely and effectively to key STEPN stakeholders and business partners.
• Build and maintain comprehensive reporting systems to monitor key metrics and ensure accurate financial projections.
• Collaborate with finance and business leadership to deliver on commitments and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior finance team members, coordinating key deliverables and processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.