The Finance Organization:

At Verizon, we are building a world-class Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. We have begun a comprehensive program to streamline processes, improve systems, realign the organization and add opportunities for personal skill-building and professional growth. We’re finding new ways to add value and provide strategic support. This is the kind of work we do. We want to build leading FP&A practices within Verizon, setting the stage to become the place any FP&A professional wants to work. You can become a catalyst for change.

Move beyond compiling data and help tell the story behind the numbers. The Business Unit facing positions offer opportunities to drive better business partnering and insights, while growing your FP&A leadership and interpersonal skills. You are considered a business partner and your contributions will make a difference.

This job plays a critical finance function for the Verizon Business Group - Global Enterprise & Public Sector (GEPS) FP&A team. This position is a key member of the FP&A - Wireless Planning & Reporting team responsible for aligning with the GEPS Sales & Operations team on the business unit volumes forecasts and planning for all wireless devices. This role will serve as a key financial advisor, translating data into actionable recommendations and insights to senior leadership. This Sr. Manager position interfaces cross functionally with other business teams  (operations, marketing, business intelligence, sales enablement, etc..) and other financial teams (Corporate, Subsidy, etc.) to provide leadership with insightful financial forecasts and analysis. This role will lead the oversight over the development of executive reviews and volume forecasts.

You’ll become involved in, but not limited to, pricing decisions and new initiatives to develop new products and services. You can have an impact on new business growth opportunities through development of business case scenarios.

Responsibilities include:

• Own the development and communication of the plan and forecast, operational analysis and executive reviews for Actuals, Business Plan, Commitment View, and Monthly Forecast.

• Evaluate business results and serve as a functional specialist to the business client to provide strategic guidance and insights during the analysis process.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to complex business performance issues to define and execute action plans.

• Accountable for making decisions and recommendations to ensure the quality and delivery of all the products and services.

• Interpret and evaluate monthly analyses of business trends, including budget variance of financial results and Key Performance Indicators to identify areas of risk and opportunities and provide recommendations.

• Partner with the business to develop volume models and reports.

• Assess the impact of strategic financial decisions and present recommendations to leadership.

• Design, develop and implement methods and strategies to continually improve processes.

• Assess customer/product and drive optimization.

• Develop and assess business cases for pricing on investment decisions, providing insights and support to the business.

• Present and communicate to all levels of the business.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Project management experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A Master's in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

• Experience in the technology and/or telecommunications industry.

• A professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA).

• A high degree of analytical capability with the proven ability to structure business case around a high-level strategic vision.

• Strong strategic skills, with the proven ability to identify and assess key points, implications and recommendations.

• An advanced understanding of corporate financial planning, reporting & analysis, and costing/profitability methodologies and processes.

• Demonstrated in depth understanding of common business and cost drivers, financial statement analysis, and deep-dive analysis.

• Knowledge of FASB and SEC requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, tax reporting and accounting practices and International Financial Reporting.

• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.

• Proficiency in Essbase, Smart View, Hyperion Planning, and Hyperion Strategic Finance.

• Experience leading large and complex team projects with minimal direct supervision.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.