Sr Manager, Finance

Our Financial Planning & Analysis team is growing and has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Manager, Regional Engineering Finance looking for a new challenge.

The Senior Manager will lead all financial activities for the South Region Engineering team. This includes forecasting and planning both operating expenses and capital budgets for the development, expansion and operation of the network of cell sites across the region.

The Senior Manager will leverage a mix of both analytical and interpersonal skills by communicating their analysis within our team and to our internal partners in Network Operations, Financial Planning and Accounting via standard reporting, dashboards, written and verbal communication. They will lead a team of 2-3 analysts and also roll up their sleeves and get involved with planning, forecasting and analyzing the business.

The role favors analytical individuals who thrive on analyzing data, modeling results and deriving provocative conclusions that improve forecasting and shape decisions made by our leadership.

Create monthly market-level forecasts covering all of the costs to operate the network of cell sites

Develop quarterly capital budgets for building new sites and upgrading technology on the existing network

Identify risks and opportunities to the current plan and recommend actions to improve results

Construct presentations and present complex analytical findings in a clear and concise manner

Craft business cases to support decision making on various network initiatives

Establish operating efficiency metrics and key performance indicators for the region

Lead a team of 2-3 Analysts, while building a strong culture around results and values As a Leader you are focused on strategy and planning while developing and guiding your team. You demonstrate and showcase your leadership abilities by:

SETTING PERFORMANCE DIRECTION: Translating broader business initiatives into clear team objectives and concrete individual goals, aligning appropriately with other groups for efficient, coordinated action.

MOTIVATING OTHERS: Creating a team environment where everyone wants to do their best and deliver results

DELEGATING: Broadly sharing responsibility and accountability of both routine and important tasks and decisions. Let direct reports finish their own work.

DEVELOPING AND COACHING OTHERS: Having awareness of each person’s career goals; hold development discussions; and provide challenging tasks and assignments to promote development

HOLDING PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE: Monitoring progress and results; give feedback effectively and make tough decisions when appropriate

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

5+ years of experience in Analysis and Planning

2+ years with a proven track record of leading successful teams

Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Knowledge and experience with budgeting, financial analysis and capital projects

Experienced in extracting, consolidating and analyzing large sets of data

Proven ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to both financial and non-financial managers

Previous experience in telecom or wireless engineering financial operations helpful

SAP experience a plus

The successful candidate will possess the following traits:
Committed to providing world-class service to internal partners and customers

Aggressive approach to projects and initiatives

Ability to achieve deadlines while managing multiple and changing projects

Driven towards accountability

Motivated towards innovation

Superior written and verbal communication skills

• At least 18 years of age.• Legally authorized to work in the United States.• High School Diploma or GED.• Pre-employment background screen.