Sr Director FP&A

Optimum

$161K — $230K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in FP&A or finance leadership roles
  • 3+ years of experience leading finance managers
  • Proven expertise in executive-level financial reporting
  • Experience in large organizations, preferably telecom or technology
  • Strong financial modeling and workforce forecasting skills
  • Track record of recruiting and developing finance talent

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial consolidation, reporting, and forecasting activities
  • Lead and develop a team of three finance managers
  • Act as primary finance business partner for executive planning
  • Drive monthly and quarterly financial closing processes
  • Ensure accuracy of executive financial deliverables
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial priorities
  • Establish scalable processes and governance frameworks

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape a new team
  • Exposure to senior executives
  • Empowerment to enact change and share ideas
  • Commitment to continuous learning and development
  • Guiding principles fostering trust and community
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Optimum's Consumer Services FP&A team is looking for a Sr. Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial consolidation, executive reporting, headcount and non-personnel forecasting. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to senior executives and the opportunity to build and shape a team from the ground up.

As the Sr. Director, you will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the VP, FP&A and the executive leadership team, translating complex financial data into clear executive narratives while leading a team of three finance leaders across distinct functional areas. You'll bring structure, rigor, and scalable process to a high-growth, high-visibility function within one of the country's leading connectivity companies.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage operations financial consolidation, executive reporting, headcount forecasting, non-personnel forecasting, and month end consolidation.
  • Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of three direct reports - each owning a distinct functional area
  • Serve as the primary finance business partner for C-level planning and reporting cycles
  • Drive the monthly and quarterly financial close and forecast processes across the pillar
  • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all executive financial deliverables, including board-level materials
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and other cross functional teams to align on financial plans and priorities
  • Build scalable processes, reporting infrastructure, and governance frameworks across the pillar
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance development for your team


Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive FP&A or finance leadership experience
  • 3+ years leading managers or multi-functional finance teams
  • A proven track record owning executive-level financial reporting and consolidations
  • Experience operating within a large, complex organization - telecom, technology, or consumer services strongly preferred
  • Experience partnering with front line operational organizations driving growth
  • Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills across both personnel and non-personnel cost
  • A demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing finance talent


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting a C-suite executive as a direct finance partner
  • Background in headcount planning or workforce financial management
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What's Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren't just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It's all part of the bigger picture of "Be The Difference" where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $161,186.00 - $230,265.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

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