Capital Finance Lead — FP&A, Forecasting & Strategy

Mainstream Fiber Networks; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Fiber Networks is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead capital budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis in support of growth initiatives. You will partner with executives and operations to develop financial models, monitor performance, and provide data-driven insights for investment decisions.

This role also manages capital dashboards, ensures compliance with financial controls, and coordinates quarterly forecasts and long-range plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in capital finance or FP&A within the telecommunications industry (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• Proven experience supporting large-scale capital projects—network, infrastructure, fiber, wireless, or similar
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Expertise with capital accounting and project financial controls
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Experience supporting long-range financial planning and strategic initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the annual and long-range capital investment plans, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy
• Partner with Operations teams to evaluate capital requirements, ROI analyses, and project prioritization
• Build financial models to assess investment scenarios
• Own quarterly and annual capital forecasts and variance analyses
• Monitor capital spend performance across projects, identifying risks, opportunities, and required adjustments.
• Prepare executive-level reporting packages with clear insights and recommendations
• Assist in the design, development, and enhancement of Capital Dashboards to improve visibility into key operational and financial metrics
• Identify the performance indicators that matter most for capital project management
• Collaborate with Business Intelligence and PMO teams to ensure dashboards are accurate, automated, and aligned with business needs
• Translate complex data into intuitive visualizations that support faster and more informed decision-making
• Ensure compliance with capital policies, accounting methodologies, and financial controls
• Oversee project approval processes, capital tracking accuracy, and audit readiness
• Manage the lifecycle of capital projects, from initiation through closeout
• Serve as a strategic partner to operational leaders, offering financial guidance on investment decisions

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Capital project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting / economics

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Mainstream Fiber Networks is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead capital budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis in support of growth initiatives. You will partner with executives and operations to develop financial models, monitor performance, and provide data-driven insights for investment decisions.

This role also manages capital dashboards, ensures compliance with financial controls, and coordinates quarterly forecasts and long-range plans.