Senior FP&A Manager

Brightspeed • Charlotte, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leads budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and business performance reporting for one or more business units. This role is accountable for providing clear financial insights, driving strategic and tactical decision-making, and identifying opportunities for improvement through data-driven analysis. Partnering closely with functional and executive leaders, the Senior Manager, FP&A serves as a trusted advisor, ensuring financial transparency and supporting operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, preferably in a large corporate environment.
• Experience building and maintaining complex financial models and working with financial systems such as Hyperion, Essbase, SAP, or Anaplan.
• Experience managing and developing direct reports preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proven ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence across all levels of leadership.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial metrics to operational outcomes.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with flexibility and agility to adapt in a high-growth environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry or similar high-growth environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual and long-term budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned business units.
• Manage and develop one or more direct reports, providing coaching and professional growth opportunities.
• Analyze and report monthly and long-term business trends, including variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance, identify risks, and highlight opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and analytics on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc basis.
• Partner with business leaders to interpret results, conduct gap analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Act as a trusted business partner to functional leaders and the executive team by delivering strategic insights and robust financial commentary.
• Assess the financial impact of strategic business decisions and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management, clearly communicating complex financial information.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees