Senior Financial Data Analyst, Forecasting & Management Reporting

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 currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, Forecasting & Management Reporting to join our growing Finance team! As Senior Financial Analyst, Forecasting & Management Reporting, you will report directly to the Senior Manager, Forecasting & Management Reporting. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for Financial, Managerial, Bank, Investor and ADHOC reporting as well as business performance reporting and analysis for the consolidated Brightspeed organization. You will 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. You will develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams. You will support reporting efforts and existing processes and procedures to ensure efficient financial operations. You are detail-oriented and an analytically minded individual who is comfortable with creating and interpreting financial models. The FP&A team at Brightspeed plays a critical role in ensuring the company’s success and helping leadership optimize decision making. We work in a highly collaborative environment where everyone’s contribution is valued. Come help us build the best and fastest fiber-optic network in America! 

As Senior Financial Data Analyst, Forecasting & Management Reporting, your duties will include: 

• Providing actionable insights and strong reporting commentary, including metrics reporting
• Reporting and analyzing weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual business trends, financial statements, revenue streams, and cost structures to identify key trends and insights
• Translating complex financial data into clear and concise narratives for executive management
• Communicating financial insights and recommendations to various stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and investors
• Understanding, manipulating, maintaining models and reports, leveraging various software tools and platforms for reporting and various financial and business analytics such as PowerBI, SAC and other ERP accounting tools
• Optimizing and automating reports through the use of VBA, SAC, PowerBI 
• Obtaining data from BigQuery, Looker and other data sources and managing offline financial data table monthly for reporting use
• Partnering with key stakeholders to drive strategic and actional insights with strong reporting commentary
• Ad-hoc corporate project support including modeling, analysis, and reporting

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or data analytics 
• 5+ years of proven experience in financial data analysis, 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 Hyperion / Essbase, SAP, Anaplan, PowerBI, SAC as well as ERP and accounting systems
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Proficient in SQL, report automation, handling large quantity of data

BONUS POINTS FOR: 

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance or data science 
• CPA designation 
• Strong telecommunications product knowledge 
• Ability to prepare financial and accounting records

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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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