Manager-Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning

Overview

At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting‑edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?

The Manager of Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning is a key interface between the Finance organization and two of the organization’s business segments (Wireline Consumer and Wireline Wholesale/Regulatory), responsible for planning and executing the financial reporting, analysis and strategic planning processes.

This position manages the reporting, forecasting and budgeting of revenues, cost of goods sold and operational metrics which feed official reporting to leadership, the Board of Directors, and external investors. The role works closely with the Telecom FASP management team on strategic planning initiatives to ensure alignment of business segment operations and the Company’s stated goals and strategic plans. In this highly visible role, the employee is frequently asked to interact with, inform and seek approval from senior leadership.

This position may work out of a home office within commuting distance of the Madison, Wisconsin area. Participation in periodic in‑person meetings at the Madison office will be required.

Collaborates with cross‑functional and technical teams to model/forecast the impact of major existing and proposed revenue‑generating opportunities, ensuring financial feasibility and alignment with the company strategy. Relies on others to gather and provide detailed data from varied sources.

Manages the analysis, forecasting, budgeting and management reporting activities for business unit executives and their lead teams.

• Supports business units in achieving their goals by designing and presenting financial analyses for executive and corporate review that explain current month performance, while also translating the impact of those results on current year forecasts and the company’s ability to achieve overall organizational goals
• Partners with leadership to provide perspective and insight on operational results and related strategies to increase organizational understanding of financial and operating trends
• Works with leadership and their teams to develop their forecast/budget models ensuring the models accurately reflect business trends, challenging forecast/budget assumptions and make appropriate and well‑reasoned recommendations
• Assists/mentors operational teams (Product Managers, Product Developers, and Regulatory Managers) in evaluating financial results and articulating reasons for changes leveraging complex analysis tools, detailed data sources and market data
• Acts as subject matter expert on how changes in Regulatory environment at the state and federal level will impact company financials in the current year, as well as providing insight on their long‑term financial and strategy impacts

Manages analysis of strategic decisions

• Leads the most complex business case analysis for company investments, pricing changes, promotions and other strategic decisions presented to executives for their review and approval
• Maintains integrity/accuracy of financial analysis models and tools used to guide executive decision making ensuring their absolute accuracy
• Challenges forward looking operational assumptions by members of business case teams to ensure relevancy and consistency of the assumptions used and alignment with company’s strategic objectives

Trains and mentors financial analysts on a regular basis,

• Reviews their work for accuracy, emphasizing the development of their ability to drive rigor into all reporting
• Ensures proper…