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
Lead enterprise capital FP&A and governance across a complex portfolio, driving disciplined investment decisions, increasing transparency, and connecting capital to business outcomes while modernizing finance capabilities and building a high-performing, AI-ready team. This role sits at the center of planning, performance, and partnership-turning complex data into a clear, actionable financial story.
Work Location
Fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S.
The Main Responsibilities
Lead enterprise capital planning, forecasting, and performance management, improving visibility into spend drivers, portfolio performance, and investment outcomes
Drive disciplined capital governance, including intake, prioritization, approvals, and reallocation to ensure consistent, high-quality investment decisions
Own and elevate decision support for senior leaders, using scenario modeling, tradeoff analysis, and clear financial storytelling to guide capital allocation and strategic choices
Deliver actionable insights that improve transparency, strengthen alignment, and enable more proactive, data-driven portfolio management
Connect capital investments to products, customers, and business outcomes to improve prioritization, accountability, and value realization
Advance finance capabilities through automation and AI-enabled workflows, reducing manual effort and enabling the team to focus on higher-value analysis and insight generation
Build and lead a high-performing team, coaching and developing talent while fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
What We Look For in a Candidate
12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, capital finance, or related areas
Experience leading planning, forecasting, governance, and decision support in a complex environment
Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leadership
Experience with large-scale capital environments (technology, network, infrastructure, or similar)
Proven ability to translate data into clear insights that drive business decisions
Track record of building high-performing teams and improving finance processes
Experience with ERP systems (SAP S4 or similar) and finance transformation initiatives preferred
Strong analytical, modeling, and storytelling capabilities
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
$152,066 - $202,755 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 WY
$159,670 - $212,893 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$167,273 - $223,031 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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
Requisition #: 342282
Life at Lumen
Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI-focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.
To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen
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
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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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