Financial Analyst

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightspeed in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Financial Analyst, Management Reporting to support enterprise financial accounting, month-end close, and performance analysis. This role partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver actionable insights, maintain financial models, and drive data-driven decisions that enable the company's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include preparing recurring reports and KPIs, analyzing results for trends and risks, and supporting close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, or related analytical finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with accounting and reporting systems such as SAP, Hyperion/Essbase, or similar ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for finance and non-finance audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute recurring financial reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting packages.
• Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with Finance, Sales & Marketing, Operations, IT, and other functions to understand forecast drivers and improve financial accuracy.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close reporting through variance analysis and management commentary.
• Maintain and leverage financial systems to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses, executive presentations, and strategic initiatives as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and automation.
• Build collaborative relationships to support informed business decisions.

Skills

Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Data visualization

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Hyperion/Essbase

Job description

• Department: Finance, Technology and Operations

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management,our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

The Financial Analyst, Management Reporting supports Brightspeed's enterprise financial accounting activities through internal and external financial reporting, month-end close, and performance analysis. This role partners with cross-functional business leaders to deliver actionable financial insights, maintain financial models, and support data-driven decision-making that enables the company's strategic and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute recurring financial reports, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and management reporting packages.
• Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities, providing meaningful insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with Finance, Sales & Marketing, Operations, IT, and other business functions to understand forecast assumptions, drivers and variances, and improve financial accuracy.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close reporting through variance analysis and management commentary.
• Maintain and leverage financial accounting and reporting systems, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses, executive presentations, and strategic initiatives as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, month-end close processes, and analytical capabilities through process enhancements and automation.
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to support informed business decisions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, financial reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or a related analytical finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with accounting and reporting systems such as SAP, Hyperion/Essbase, or similar ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into actionable business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to both finance and non‑finance audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience in the telecommunications, technology, or infrastructure industry.
• Experience supporting enterprise planning, executive reporting, or management reporting functions.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Primarily office‑based work performed in a hybrid or corporate office environment.
• Regular use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Minimal travel may be required (typically less than 10%).

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Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

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When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.

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