Lead Financial Analysis

AT&T; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

AT&T is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to partner with senior leaders and drive improvements in forecasting, reporting, and business processes. The role emphasizes translating data into insights and supporting strategic initiatives across finance and operations.

Responsibilities include developing robust dashboards, automating reporting, and presenting executive summaries to inform decision-making. This position is based in Dallas with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, accounting, corporate finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret large data sets.
• Experience preparing forecasts, financial models, reporting and performance analyses.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting processes monthly, quarterly, and annual.
• Develop financial and operational reporting for visibility into performance and risks.
• Analyze large data sets to identify actionable insights and recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and governance.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics for leadership.
• Coordinate and track strategic initiatives to ensure milestones are met.
• Improve reporting efficiency through automation and new analytical tools.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and financial materials.
• Build relationships across the organization as trusted partner.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

MBA/CPA/CMA or similar (preferred)

Tools

VS Code

SQL

Snowflake

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 VS Code, 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 measurement
• Supporting 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 LeaveAdditional 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

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.