FP&A Manager

C Spire; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Teladoc/Wellness programs

Referral opportunities

Job summary

C Spire is seeking an FP&A Manager to drive budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for the CSB division. You will partner with senior leadership to steer growth, analyze cost structure, and provide insights for strategic decisions across markets.

The role offers exposure to high-visibility projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced technology environment. Responsibilities include modeling, investment analysis, and developing reporting for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration or similar field.
• 5+ years of corporate finance, financial analysis or data analytics experience.
• Experience managing direct reports and interfacing with senior management.
• Proven financial modeling, data analysis, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Model key assumptions for customers and markets including pricing and cost drivers.
• Prepare financial analysis on inorganic investment opportunities.
• Create business cases for new capabilities with strategic/financial value.
• Benchmark operational and financial results across lines, markets, competitors.
• Identify revenue-generating and expense-reduction initiatives and plans.
• Serve as trusted advisor to CSB leadership for process improvements.
• Prepare profitability and cash flow budgets/forecasts for CSB.
• Develop management/board/lender reporting; support FP&A team.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Written and oral communication

Leadership/people management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration

Tools

TM1/IBM Planning Analytics

SAP Analytics Cloud

Oracle Fusion

Job description

## FP&A ManagerApply: Ridgeland, MS: Birmingham, AL: Nashville, TN: Full time: Posted Today: R0001238**Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology.****Summary:**“Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customer’s lives. It’s a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow. The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in supporting the operations for our C Spire Business operations (“CSB”). This person will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analyzing the CSB financial statements and operating metrics. In addition, the Manager of FP&A will partner with the CSB leadership team to lead this high-growth business through industry and market development and regional expansion, while providing insights into optimal cost structure. This role will have the opportunity to take on high-visibility, strategic projects focused on CSB’s performance through financial analytics, business insights, and organizational partnerships. This team member will report to the Sr. Director of FP&A, while partnering with the CSB management team to help the company define and achieve its short and long-term goals and objectives.**Responsibilities:****What You Will Do**In all of your duties, you will have a relentless, obsessive, yet disciplined approach to manage all details to perfection and deliver desired results.• Model key assumptions for new customers and markets, including pricing and cost drivers.• Prepare financial analysis on inorganic investment opportunities.• Create business cases for new capabilities, highlighting strategic and financial value to ensure an acceptable return.• Conduct benchmarking of operational and financial results across product lines, markets, and competitors.• Identify and execute revenue-generating and expense reduction initiatives and plans.• Be a trusted advisor to the CSB leadership team, highlighting opportunities for process improvement.• Prepare profitability and cash flow budgets and forecasts for the CSB line of business.• Develop reporting for management, Board of Directors, and lenders.• Manage, recruit, train, and retain select members of the FP&A team.This position is an exceptional introduction to financial planning and analysis in the technology industry, as there is plenty of room to grow and learn from outstanding individuals in the field. From FP&A Manager you will have a perfect springboard into all areas of C Spire and develop robust career skills.**Qualifications:****What You Will Bring**As a C Spire team member you will bring a relentless obsession to be the best in our industry and a winning mentality, determined to outsmart and outdo competitors. You will have a single-minded commitment to unbeatable internal customer and external candidate experience. To support our finance team you will have an unapologetic passion for innovation and technology and an uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement.In addition to that, we require:• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or similar field.• 5+ years of experience working in corporate finance, financial analysis roles, and data analytics OR a combination of equivalent experience and education, preferably in the telecommunications or business services industries.• Experience managing direct reports and interfacing with senior management.• Strong mastery of financial modeling, data analysis, and written and oral communication.• Strong proficiency using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word along with financial and business systems such as TM1/IBM Planning Analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Oracle Fusion.• Track record of progressive performance across professional career.• This role will include a relatively modest amount of travel for periodic meetings with internal and external stakeholders.**What You Will Gain**A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But that’s just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America's Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it. We also offer:• Competitive Compensation Package• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance• Tuition Assistance Programs• Complimentary Wireless Service & Device\\*• 401k Match• Teladoc Telemedicine• WellBeacon Wellness Program• Paid Talent Referral Opportunities• Tailored learning paths for every position\\*Complimentary wireless service and device available to team members in our wireless footprint.**Physical Requirements/Working Conditions**Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse, while viewing computer screen, as well as a telephone. Must be able to work a flexible schedule shared by other department members including some evenings and weekends.*If you want to work hard, achieve a lot, and make a difference, then C Spire is the place for you.*