Senior Financial Analyst

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 byApollo 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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We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing team! In this role, you will support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reporting for our Enterprise revenue segments, including SMB, Mid-Market & Public Sector, and Wholesale.As a financial partner to the business, you'll work closely with revenue and cost owners to analyze trends, evaluate performance, and shape strategic financial plans. You will help translate commercial activity into financial outcomes, providing critical inputs to our annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range plan (LRP). Your insights will help the business track toward financial goals and make informed investment decisions.This role is perfect for an analyst who thrives at the intersection of finance and business, with a strong analytical foundation and the interpersonal skills to collaborate across sales, marketing, and commercial strategy teams.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.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Partner with business leaders across SMB, Mid-Market, Public Sector, and Wholesale to support forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis
• Analyze revenue trends, operating costs, and key KPIs; deliver variance analyses and actionable insights
• Support the monthly reporting and reforecast process, ensuring accurate and timely financial updates
• Help shape the business's contribution to the annual budget and long-range plan (LRP)
• Maintain and enhance financial models and dashboards to enable visibility and support decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, marketing, and strategy teams to understand financial drivers
• Assist with ad hoc financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic planning initiatives

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or a similar analytical role
• Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, forecasting, and financial statement interpretation.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Anaplan, SAP, Hyperion, or other planning/reporting tools
• Excellent analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and a team-oriented mindset

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• 4+ years of experience with Strategic Corporate Finance in a large enterprise environment
• MBA / CFA / CPA designation
• Former Management Consultants with finance transformation or operational finance experience
• Candidates with experience in telecom, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive industries
• Prior exposure to Sales, Finance, Commercial / Enterprise business partnerships

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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 throughphysical, 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.

Inclusion and belongingare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationrequests@brightspeed.com to initiate the accommodations process.

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