Finance Manager- Data and AI

Overview

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The FP&A – Data & AI Finance Manager is responsible for end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for Data, Analytics and AI organizations. This role partners closely with Data & AI leaders, technology teams, and finance stakeholders to translate strategic roadmaps into multi-year financial plans, ensure forecast accuracy, and provide clear visibility into spend, investment, and value realization. The position combines strong FP&A discipline with an understanding of data platforms, AI initiatives and technology cost drivers to support informed, data-driven decision-making and sustainable growth.

• Own end-to-end FP&A processes for Data, Analytics, and AI functions, including annual budgeting, in-year forecasting, and long range planning.
• Partner with Data & AI, Engineering, and Product leaders to translate strategic priorities and roadmaps into executable financial plans and funding strategies.
• Lead monthly and quarterly forecast updates; analyze variances versus budget, forecast, and LRP, and clearly communicate drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Build financial business cases, ROI analyses, and value-tracking frameworks for Data & AI initiatives.
• Create and maintain FP&A dashboards and reporting that provide transparency into spend, trends, and performance.
• Prepare executive-ready materials and insights for operating reviews, forecast reviews, and strategic planning forums.
• Analyze financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs) and variances, clearly communicate insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with business leaders to provide decision support for revenue growth, expense optimization, capital allocation and risk management.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reporting packages.
• Support regulator, compliance, and audit requirements by ensuring accuracy, transparency, and strong financial controls.
• Improve FP&A processes, tools and reporting through automation and best practices.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Risk and other Finance teams to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts and strategic objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), preferably supporting Financial Services, i.e. Credit Cards.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP and planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in developing and presenting business cases.
• Strong quantitative skills including knowledge of database environments (MS SQL Server).
• Deep understanding of financial services operations and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience supporting Data and AI
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Analytical and technical skills, e.g. Power BI, SQL

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

• Travel Required (Yes/No):
  No
• DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):
  No
• Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):
  No

Base Pay Range: $86,300 - $155,700. Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The actual pay will be based on location, qualifications, and experience.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular roles are eligible for annual bonuses or incentives based on role and performance. Some positions may have different bonus structures. For pay range by hiring location, please refer to the job posting.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock grants and purchase plan, paid time off and holidays, parental and family leave, and additional programs. For more details about benefits, please check the official benefits page and note that not all benefits are available in all locations.

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning employment will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation is available on request at any point in the process.