Lead Financial Analyst, FP& A

AT&T; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Fiber seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead Analyst to own long-range financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and profitability analysis. You will partner with senior leaders to develop models and deliver actionable insights that guide strategic decisions.

This hybrid Denver-based role requires 7+ years in FP&A, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a track record of driving profitability through data-driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical experience, with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including scenario analysis and driver-based forecasting models.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data, synthesize takeaways, and communicate findings to partners and leaders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with executive-ready reporting and presentations.
• Results-oriented, organized, and able to work independently while managing deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance the company’s long-range financial plan, including revenue, operating expense, capital, EBITDA, and cash flow projections.
• Develop and analyze profit center-level financial results to identify performance trends, margin drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to improve profitability.
• Build and maintain financial models using complex data sets, advanced formulas, and inputs to deliver insightful reporting and scenarios.
• Support preparation of recurring cash flow forecasts and scenario analyses to assess liquidity, funding needs, and planning decisions.
• Influence strategy with leaders to test assumptions, forecast variances and profitability insights.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and provide guidance and mentorship to others

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant certifications

Tools

Financial models

Job description

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

The Role

The Financial Planning & Analysis Lead Analyst will own and governance the company’s long-range financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and profit center-level profitability analysis. This role will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop financial models, evaluate performance trends, and provide clear insights that support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.

Work Location - Hybrid-Denver, CO; must report to the office as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance the company’s long-range financial plan, including revenue, operating expense, capital, EBITDA, and cash flow projections.

• Develop and analyze profit center-level financial results to identify performance trends, margin drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to improve profitability.

• Build and maintain financial models using complex data sets, advanced formulas, and business inputs to deliver insightful reporting, develop multiple scenarios, and improve forecast accuracy.

• Support preparation of recurring cash flow forecasts and scenario analyses to help assess liquidity, funding needs, business performance, and strategic planning decisions.

• Influences strategy with business leaders to for key operational and financial drivers, pressure-test assumptions, forecast variances and profitability insights.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives and provide guidance and mentorship to others

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical experience, with demonstrated exposure to forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.

• Strong financial modeling skills, including experience working with complex data sets, scenario analysis, and driver-based forecasting models.

• Ability to analyze financial and operational data, synthesize key takeaways, and communicate findings clearly to business partners, senior leaders, and key stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create executive-ready analysis, reporting, and presentations.

• Results-oriented, organized, and able to work independently while managing multiple deadlines, deliverables, and cross-functional priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant certifications.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$99,080- $148,620 USD

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What to Expect Next

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates inE‑Verifyand will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.Employers can only useE‑Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.