Lumen Technologies - Baton Rouge, LA
posted 3 months ago
The Lead FP&A Analyst at Lumen plays a crucial role in partnering with business stakeholders to drive understanding of business performance, focusing on financial results, key initiatives, and investment outcomes. This position is designed for individuals who are motivated by driving business outcomes and are interested in collaborating closely with business leadership. The role requires a hands-on approach to deliver insightful analysis and reporting, necessitating a strong analytical mindset and the ability to communicate risks and opportunities effectively. The Lead FP&A Analyst will have the opportunity to shape the future of Lumen while expanding their skillsets and impact in a fast-paced environment. In this role, the analyst will proactively conduct rigorous financial analysis to generate actionable insights, leveraging deep knowledge of the business and its performance drivers. They will analyze results, explain variances to targets, and build insightful reporting to monitor key financial metrics. The analyst will also streamline existing reporting processes using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Power Query. Building strong partnerships with business stakeholders is essential, as the analyst will need to communicate effectively to ensure that opportunities and risks are understood and addressed proactively. Collaboration across multiple finance and business teams is a key aspect of this role, as the analyst will share insights and connect the dots to drive outcomes. This position is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.