About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
We're seeking a Senior Finance Manager who thrives in solving complex problems, takes initiative without waiting for direction, and builds strong partnerships across the business. This role is pivotal in driving financial strategy, enabling data-driven storytelling, and fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration
Are you someone who loves jumping in, solving problems, and developing new solutions? If so, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.
The Main Responsibilities
Margin & Costing Leadership
Establish and maintain a margin governance process for new product roll-ups and lifecycle management.
Develop unit costing models for telecom and SaaS products, ensuring accurate cost attribution and profitability analysis.
Advanced Modeling & Automation
Build complex financial models for scenario planning, pricing, and cost optimization.
Create end-to-end automated solutions that minimize manual intervention and improve data integrity.
Pricing Guidance
Provide strategic guidance to pricing teams to ensure alignment with cost structures and margin targets.
Executive Engagement
Meet regularly with senior leadership, presenting financial insights and recommendations.
Deliver high-impact presentations using PowerPoint, translating complex data into clear, actionable narratives.
Process Improvement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to simplify costing processes and enhance scalability.
Team Leadership
Manage and mentor a team, fostering growth and modeling Lumen's leadership behaviors.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product, Operations, and Sales teams to align financial goals with business priorities.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
8+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a focus on margin analysis, unit costing, and modeling.
Strong knowledge of telecom industry economics and SaaS cost structures.
Expertise in advanced Excel modeling and financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
Proven track record in process automation and improvement.
Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills using PowerPoint.
Ability to connect dots others miss, challenge assumptions, and influence decisions.
Experience leading teams and collaborating with senior executives.
Lumen 8 Behaviors in Action
Acts Boldly: Challenge the status quo and lead with courage.
Owns the Outcome: Take initiative and deliver results.
Simplifies: Turn complexity into clarity.
Builds Trust: Foster transparency and collaboration.
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:
$129,639 - $172,852 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
LI-Remote
LI-KM1
Requisition #: 340541
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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Application Deadline
11/11/2025
