Financial Analyst, 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

Brightspeed is looking for a Financial Analyst, Budget and Forecasting to join our team! 

• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, annual and long-term planning as well as business performance reporting and analysis for the Enterprise and Wholesale Brightspeed organization.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams.
• Support reporting efforts and existing processes and procedures to ensure efficient financial operations.

Impact:

• Support the budgeting, reporting and forecasting process.
• Work cross-functionally with E&W Sales & Marketing teams 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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3-5 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 SAP, as well as ERP and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.

•  Master’s Degree in accounting or finance.
•  CPA designation.
•  Strong telecommunications product knowledge.
•  Ability to prepare financial and accounting records.

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Additional Information

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.

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. 

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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