Level 3 Communications, Inc

Financial Planning and Analysis Principal

Level 3 Communications, Inc$120K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years' experience or a graduate degree with 10+ years' experience, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience specifically in FP&A.
  • Strong financial modeling and scenario planning skills.
  • Proven abilities in executive-level reporting and communication.
  • Detail-oriented with leadership and collaborative skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Oracle and Hyperion/Smartview experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of executive-level financial reports using team outputs.
  • Translate financial data into actionable insights through comprehensive narratives.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions.
  • Conduct strategic financial analyses and recommend action plans.
  • Prepare materials for Investor Relations and Board presentations.
  • Collaborate with Sector CFOs for accurate forecasting and results communication.
  • Elevate financial reporting quality and strategic value across the organization.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Principal

Job Code: 40569

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Missile Solutions FP&A department is responsible for compiling and reporting segment financial forecasts and management analyses. We are seeking a seasoned financial professional who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels. This role serves as a critical bridge between data operations and executive reporting, transforming financial outputs into insights that drive decision-making.

Essential Functions:
  • Reporting & Analysis
  • Lead development of executive-level financial reporting and analysis using consolidated team outputs
  • Create comprehensive financial narratives that translate data into actionable insights
  • Develop and maintain financial models and scenario planning frameworks to support strategic decision-making
  • Strategic Support
  • Lead strategic financial analyses as needed
  • Develop and recommend action plans to ensure forecast accuracy
  • Conduct rate modeling and analysis
  • Prepare materials and analysis for Investor Relations (IR) and Board of Directors (BoD) presentations
  • Organizational Impact
  • Partner with Sector CFOs and Analysts on all forecasting aspects to ensure accuracy and clear communication of results
  • Collaborate with the FP&A team, Segment CFO, and cross-functional stakeholders to report business performance and key performance indicators
  • Drive proactive insights and elevate the quality and strategic value of financial reporting across the organization


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additonal Skills:
  • 3+ years of FP&A experience
  • Strong financial modeling, scenario planning, and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent storytelling and communication skills with experience in executive-level reporting (IR, BoD, or similar)
  • Self-directed and proactive with strong leadership abilities
  • Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Oracle and Hyperion/Smartview experience a plus

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