Senior Lead Finance Analyst

Overview

This role supports the organization’s Corporate Finance team by driving planning, forecasting, and day-to-day management of Working Capital and Free Cash Flow. The position partners with leadership and cross-functional teams, including Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Procurement, Operations, and other business stakeholders, to manage free cash flow against near- and long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Working Capital budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for a Fortune 500 infrastructure and technology company serving enterprise, government, and community connectivity needs
• Analyze monthly actuals, compare results against budget and forecast, identify key drivers of variance, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and Business Operations to align cash management strategies, options, and required actions
• Support Working Capital management relationships with key strategic customers (including hyperscalers and neoclouds) and with vendors
• Develop, improve, and automate financial metrics and models, reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve decision-making and visibility
• Evaluate spending trends, vendor commitments, average daily collections, and past due A/R to support Working Capital planning accuracy
• Present financial insights, recommendations, and business cases to senior and executive leadership
• Lead development and delivery of finance technology solutions, including ERP systems, enterprise reporting platforms, and AI-enabled analytics capabilities
• Serve as a finance advisor on complex cross-functional initiatives, influencing outcomes and driving strategic decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in FP&A, Accounting, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting
• Proven ability to solve complex business problems using analytical and quantitative approaches
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience delivering insights to senior stakeholders
• Experience managing projects or initiatives from concept through implementation
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment on complex assignments
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience managing Working Capital for a large company, leveraging both the Direct and Indirect calculation methods
• Experience with active Free Cash Flow management to align results with both internal and external targets at quarter and year end
• Experience developing reporting solutions, dashboards, or financial tools from the ground up
• Demonstrated professional curiosity and a track record of analytical thinking
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated base salary range

Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Location-based pay ranges:

• $105,786 - $141,047 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY
• $111,074 - $148,099 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, RI
• $116,364 - $155,152 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA

Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive package featuring Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits, and other perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Bonus structure details (short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and/or sales compensation, as applicable) are discussed during the selection process.

Location

Fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S.