Director of FP&A Wholesale

at Lumen in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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

Are you motivated by driving business outcomes and interested in partnering closely with the business leadership in the Commercial business within Lumen? Does working in a fast-paced environment with agility sound exciting?

As the Director of Finance – Wholesale, a key role within the Business Finance organization to support our Wholesale business, you will be partnering closely with the Wholesale commercial leader. This role will be a trusted advisor driving the end to end rhythm of business and commercial program support. They will partner with key business partners to identify trends and will help shape the strategy and drive execution through actionable insights. The overriding objective is to drive value creation by partnering with the business/respective finance support teams and driving performance through a rigorous, constructive assessment of operating strategies and results.

Location

This role has been designated as fully remote, US.

The Main Responsibilities

+ Team manager driving cultural transformation and growth within the team

+ Deep understanding of revenue growth and cloud business drivers within Wholesale

+ Develop new reporting dashboards to track business performance across key levers / metrics

+ Produce Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with scorecards, analytics and insights

+ Lead the forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for wholesale

+ Develop mid and long-range strategic plans for wholesale

What We Look For in a Candidate

+ Self starter. Proven ability to take high level direction and produce results which show thought leadership and drive value creation for the business with limited supervision.

+ Develops analytical frameworks and performs analysis to help facilitate senior-level decision-making on business issues and/or problems (either individually or through team members).

+ Thrive on change and continuous improvement – simplifying and automatic processes using technology

+ Strong collaborator, storyteller and cultural catalyst

+ Bachelors’ degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

+ 10+ years of related experience

+ 5+ years management experience

+ Recognizable as a leader, possessing outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with a broad set of executives and leaders

+ High degree of adaptability. Growth mindset.

+ Strong results orientation with demonstrated track record of success

+ Strong presentation and negotiation skills

+ Ability to work in a fast paced, independent environment and be able to build and sustain high performing teams

+ Experience in liaising with multiple operational contacts at executive and senior management levels with an ability to support multiple locations

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee’s primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$128310 – $171080 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

$135060 – $180080 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$141820 – $189090 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$148570 – $198090 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

As with the pay range variety that’s based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Requisition #: 334319

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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

128310

Salary Max :

198090

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)

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, please report them to us immediately as they are not authorized by our company and may be fraudulent.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Application Deadline

08/16/2024