FP&A Analyst

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. We own and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings. With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath's continued focus on network excellence and a "customer first" service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Job Summary
The position will be responsible for partnering within the business to provide financial & strategic analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and partnering with department stakeholders to analyze strategic alternatives to grow the business.
The role reports to the Director of FP&A, is highly visible with the senior leadership team and regularly interacts with business owners throughout the organization. The role will also be responsible for traditional financial planning workstreams, such as quarterly forecasting process, development of key operational and financial metrics, financial reporting, corporate development support for M&A, expansion analysis and other analysis as needed.
Responsibilities

• Maintain long-term model and valuation model, including scenario analysis, to support multi-year planning.
• Coordinate the development of annual operating budgets and rolling quarterly forecasts.
• Create and update quarterly and monthly reporting deliverables to department heads, senior management, and the Board of Managers.
• Build relationships across finance and the broader organization; understand programmatic initiatives and priorities; partner with program leads to develop financial and non-financial metrics.
• Support corporate development activities, future growth opportunities and strategic decision making. Partner with key stakeholders on financial models, business cases, scenario modeling and ROI analysis.
• Identify, develop, or improve financial and operational metrics used to drive the business. Oversight of the development of tools to monitor those key metrics. Work cross functionally to develop reports and analysis, as needed, and test underlying assumptions.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-resolution skills.
• Act as trusted advisor to cross functional business leaders, anticipate needs and make recommendations.
• Work with key stakeholders on deal quoting and pricing models.
• Work and coordinate due-diligence of buy-side acquisition targets, organizing logistics, interfacing with leadership, advisors, and investors to complete in-depth assessments of deals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, data analytics or equivalent experience.
• Private equity, investment banking, FP&A, or equivalent operating experience.
• 1-5 years of progressive experience working with data analysis, modeling, business systems within mid to large organizations.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls & financial reporting.
• Proven experience in financial and operational modeling, forecasting, strategic analysis, and data analytics (M&A, expansion, corp dev support).
• Telecom experience preferred but not required.
• High aptitude and understanding in operational finance and value creation.
• Highly motivated with an eagerness to learn new technologies, be part of a collaborative team, and maintain a transformational and creative mindset.
• High energy self-motivator with a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively through collaboration across disciplines and partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from inception to completion across multiple departments.
• Comfort working with and distilling large and ambiguous data sets to form meaningful analysis, opinions, and messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both technical and non-technical issues and resolve problems at all levels of the organization both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to drive results in an ever changing and fast paced environment.
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Hyperion/Essbase, Oracle, Salesforce preferred.
• Proficient in interpreting business and technical requirements and making decisions that are optimal for Lightpath value creation.

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in Colorado. The pay range at the time of posting in the specified locations is $70,000 - $75,000/year. Pay ranges are supplied in compliance with Colorado law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. Some of our featured benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and company matched 401k.
Nearest Major Market: Denver