Senior Finance Analyst - Lumen

**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** As a Lumen Sr Finance Analyst, you will provide financial analysis and reporting support to various teams. This includes but is not limited to preparing periodic financial reports, budgets and forecasts as well as evaluating project business cases and the underlying assumptions of those cases. The role works with varying levels of management on other requests as necessary and with various teams to validate data integrity from multiple sources to provide insight and provide recommendations. **Location** This role has been fully designated as remote, US. **The Main Responsibilities** + Interpret financial data to find trends of the overall Business Unit financial performance + Anticipate process obstacles and decides next steps + Utilizes multiple systems to bring data together and provided analysis on operational activities + Detailed knowledge of business they support and how their role impacts the Business Unit + Provide professional advice, guidance and service to internal or external clients + Financial and analytical support to organization + Responsible for major elements of the close process including journal entry evaluation, results variance explanation, reporting, communicating and explaining results to clients and Business Unit leadership + Budgeting and forecasting using drivers + Partner with internal clients to provide financial data, consultation and make recommendations regarding completion of objectives, and improving operational effectiveness + Gather and organize data used to prepare financial/business reports + Establish, interpret and assess financial data including monthly financial results, recommendations or preparing statements for business partners/stakeholders + Perform financial data analysis to support Business Unit in assessing corporate financial targets and operational objectives + Generate special ad hoc reports and perform analysis as requested by supervisor, business partners/clients, and other Business Unit stakeholders + Improve partnerships with key internal clients by identifying changing business needs, service expectations, quality and format of data provided, and identify opportunities to improve service levels + Leads multiple, complex, and financial/business analysis projects + Review and revise processes as financial and business conditions change + Works on complex issues which require input from multiple sources and innovative problem solving + Acts in a multi-discipline project leadership role working towards the development of new solutions, processes, tools and systems + Interfaces to negotiate and exchange information with all levels of management + Focus on company-wide processes and initiatives + Step in for management when called upon to help lead meetings + Support organization through training other analysts and business partners on key reporting and forecasting processes **What We Look For in a Candidate** Required + Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or relevant field or equivalent experience + Minimum 5 years related experience + Strong financial skills + Ability to use advanced Excel functions. + Ability to structure and convey ideas and information, both verbally and in written presentation form, in a concise, effective and persuasive manner to bring clear understanding to the target audience + Ability to examine data from multiple sources to assess whether correlation and linkage exist between data sets + Ability to organize and manage work in an efficient and effective manner to ensure task, milestones and goals are met according to defined timelines Preferred + Strong organizational and problem solving skills. + Prior work experience in regulatory or accounting. + Knowledge of SAP software applications. + Ability to work in a team environment **Legal Statements** 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. **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** **$63,980 - $85,300** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD. **$67,340 - $89,780** in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY. **$70,710 - $94,270** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI. **$74,070 - $98,760** 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 #: 335575 **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 :** 63980 **Salary Max :** 98760 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, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. **Application Deadline** 11/08/2024