Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

**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. **The Role** The Senior Manager, FP&A will play an integral part in providing strategic and analytical perspective to the Mass Markets teams focused on managing revenue and operating expenses. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role will oversee and partner with the business leaders to deliver insights and recommendations to steer the business to meet its revenue and operating expense plan and objectives The ideal candidate will be highly analytical with the ability to build trusted partnerships and influence through a big picture perspective. They will own commitments and as a leader, demonstrate Lumen's 8 cultural beliefs of Teamwork, Trust, Transparency, Clarity, Courage, Customer Obsession, Growth Mindset, and Respect This position is expected to transition to NetworkCo (legally known as Forged Fiber 37, LLC) following the anticipated transaction close in early 2026. NetworkCo is a newly formed subsidiary of AT&T that will focus on expanding broadband infrastructure and bringing fiber connectivity to more customer locations Both Lumen and NetworkCo are respectively dedicated to cultivating strong company cultures and supporting employees in achieving their career goals. We encourage you to consider this opportunity and the potential to grow with NetworkCo in the future Additional information and details about the transition will be shared throughout the hiring process. **The Main Responsibilities** + Ownership of revenue, headcount and non-headcount operating expense forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for the Mass Markets function. + Oversight and management of revenue and operating expense month-end financial reporting, variance analysis, and insights. + Partner closely with business unit executives to manage revenue and operating expense budget and supporting activities. + Create and maintain financial models using complex data sets and formulas to deliver insightful reporting, develop multiple scenarios, provide recommendations, and improve financial projections. + Analyze, identify, and communicate trends and issues impacting the business on a recurring basis to identify and make suggestions for profitability improvements. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams for ongoing process improvements to increase automation and efficiency. **What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** : + Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field with strong grasp of GAAP accounting and financial statements. + 8-10+ years of progressive Finance experience with demonstrated ability to adapt with evolving technology, continuously seeking opportunities to drive automation and operational efficiencies. + Ability to build credibility and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and all levels of management, including senior executives and key stakeholders. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to tell a story, convey complicated analysis findings to key stakeholders, and influence decision making. + Highly proficient in advanced Excel functions and PowerPoint design to support data-driven presentations and reporting. + Results-oriented with ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines and deliverables both at an individual and cross-functional level. **Preferred:** + MBA, CPA, CFA and/or other comparable certification applicable to the role. + Experience with analytic and business intelligence software (SAP Analytics Cloud, Essbase, Anaplan, Power BI experience a plus). **Compensation** This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Location Based Pay Ranges: $129,639 - $172,852 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY. $136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process. Learn more about Lumen's: + Benefits ( + Bonus Structure \#LI-KM1 Requisition #: 340657 **Background Screening** If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page ( . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **Equal Employment Opportunities** We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. **Disclaimer** The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. **Application Deadline** 11/20/2025