Lead Analyst - Finance

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you'll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what's next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you're ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

** The Role*
* Key member of a nimble, highly skilled team owning all financial aspects of Lumen's multi-billion-dollar Private Connectivity Fabric (PCF) business. Lumen's PCF business includes large network infrastructure commercial deals across a portfolio of customers.  This critical Business Finance team member is responsible for supporting new deal strategy, developing multi-year integrated forecasting, and P&L and cash flow management of Lumen's PCF business in partnership with key company Business and Finance leaders

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

** The Main Responsibilities*
* + Support PCF new deal strategy from a Finance lens and in deep partnership with Lumen cross-functional teams

+ Analyze new PCF deal pricing, commercial structures and expected financial statement recognition

+ Build and run both standard and custom financial modeling of new deal opportunities, understanding short- and long-term financial and strategic impacts of the deals to Lumen as a whole

+ Support existing and future processes related to PCF deal flows, funnel reporting and new sales reporting

+ Proactively reconcile internal management reporting and externally disclosed financial metrics

+ Help develop integrated, multi-year forecasting of Lumen's existing PCF business P&L and cash flows in partnership with key Business stakeholders and Finance leaders

+ Update tracking of deal performance and execution against contract requirements, budgets and previous outlooks

+ Support predictive cash collection and cash flow processes & models related to signed PCF deals

+ Support development of PCF financial materials for company executive leaders

+ Develop AI and/or automation use cases and implement into the role's day-to-day activities

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* + 4+ years of experience

+ Excellent Communication (written and verbal) skills required and can be catered to all levels of the organization

+ Extremely strong financial modeling skills

+ Ownership and growth mindset

+ Trusted advisor to the business and a strategic thinker

+ Strong competencies with the MS Office suite and integrating AI into daily output

+ Builds strong relationships across organization, creates an environment in which people communicate honestly and openly, and information is readily shared.

+ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and challenges.

+ A team player and high performer.

+ Flexible in a changing environment.

+ Ability to work well under pressure and execute on aggressive deadlines.

+ Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

+ Highly organized, strong drive to learn and passionate about personal success and success of the company.

** Compensation*
* 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.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA    IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY

$88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI

$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA

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