Lead Financial Analysis

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Job summary

AT&T in Dallas, Texas seeks a Lead Financial Analyst to partner with senior leaders, translate data into impactful insights, and drive forecasting, reporting, and process improvements. This role offers exposure to strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration across finance and operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in FP&A, strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and experience delivering management reports and financial models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial analysis/FP&A experience in a corporate setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for large data sets.
• Experience forecasting, financial models, and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel and experience with reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication for leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting with variance analysis.
• Develop financial and operational reports for visibility into performance and risks.
• Analyze large data sets to derive actionable insights for decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and governance.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics; report drivers to leadership.
• Evaluate financial impacts for business planning and risk/opportunity assessment.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives to ensure milestones and outcomes.
• Improve reporting efficiency via automation and data visualization.
• Prepare executive summaries and financial materials for leadership.
• Build relationships across the organization as a trusted financial partner.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses for evolving priorities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data interpretation

Advanced Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Snowflake

VSCode

Job description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who enjoys working across functions, translating complex data into meaningful insights, and driving improvements in reporting, forecasting, and business processes. This position provides the opportunity to partner directly with senior leaders while contributing to both financial performance and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes, including analysis of financial results, variances, trends, and key business drivers.
• Develop financial and operational reporting that provides management with visibility into performance, risks, opportunities, and emerging business trends.
• Analyze large data sets to identify actionable insights and recommendations that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, governance, and overall business performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics, helping leadership understand drivers of performance and areas for improvement.
• Support business planning activities by evaluating financial impacts, developing business cases, and assessing risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate and track strategic initiatives to ensure milestones, deliverables, and expected business outcomes remain on track.
• Improve reporting efficiency through automation, process simplification, data visualization, and adoption of new analytical tools.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, summaries, and financial materials that clearly communicate business performance and recommendations.
• Build strong working relationships across the organization and serve as a trusted partner for financial and operational questions.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses that support evolving business priorities and organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, corporate finance, business analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience preparing forecasts, financial models, management reporting, and performance analyses.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial or business intelligence reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate and timely results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to various levels of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VSCode, SQL, Snowflake, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience with process improvement, workflow optimization, or business transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of automation technologies and AI‑enabled productivity tools.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting operations‑focused or performance‑driven organizations.

What Makes This Role Unique

This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and business strategy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence decisions beyond traditional financial reporting by helping leaders understand performance drivers, evaluate strategic opportunities, and improve the way the organization operates.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Enjoy

• Translating data into clear business recommendations
• Working directly with business leaders
• Solving complex operational and financial problems
• Improving processes and simplifying reporting
• Building dashboards and analytical tools
• Driving accountability through performance measurementSupporting strategic initiatives and change management

Our Lead Financial Analysis jobs earn between $118,800.00 - $178,200.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Extensive employee wellness programs Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Dallas, Texas

Salary Range: $118,800.00 - $178,200.00

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