Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A

GTT Communications, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GTT Communications, Inc. is seeking a Lead Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis to drive strategic financial decisions and partner with senior leaders worldwide. You will build complex models, forecast performance, and deliver executive-level insights and dashboards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, mentorship of analysts, and continuous improvement in planning and reporting processes within a fast-paced technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years FP&A or related finance experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency.
• Ability to influence stakeholders with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial models, forecasts, and scenarios.
• Translate data into actionable insights for executives.
• Drive profitability and efficiency analyses.
• Partner with senior stakeholders for strategic guidance.
• Develop executive-level reporting and dashboards.
• Mentor junior analysts and promote analytical excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes.
• Present financial information clearly for business decisions.
• Lead cross-functional FP&A initiatives.
• Align planning with long-term strategy.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning applications

Job description

Lead Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Drive Strategic Financial Decisions at a Global Technology Leader GTT is a leading provider of secure global connectivity, helping organisations improve network performance and agility across people, applications, clouds, and locations worldwide. Through our global Tier 1 IP backbone and extensive portfolio of networking, security, and managed services, we support thousands of businesses on their digital transformation journeys. We are seeking a Lead Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking, advanced analytics, and business partnership. The successful candidate will provide financial insights that influence decision-making at senior levels and help drive business performance across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the development of complex financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for business leaders.
• Identify key performance drivers and recommend opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to provide financial guidance and strategic support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial planning with operational objectives and long-term business strategy.
• Develop and deliver executive-level reporting, dashboards, and performance analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Present complex financial information in a clear and commercially relevant manner.
• Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives that support organisational goals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, promoting analytical excellence and professional development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Analysis, or a related finance role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis experience.
• Deep understanding of financial statements and business performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• FP&A experience within technology, telecommunications, SaaS, or other subscription-based revenue environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial planning applications.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring colleagues.

Why Join GTT?

• Be part of a global organisation operating at the forefront of networking and technology.
• Influence strategic decisions through high-impact financial analysis.
• Partner directly with senior leaders across the business.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and data-driven environment.
• Develop your leadership skills while helping shape the future direction of the organisation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GTT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

About GTT

GTT provides secure global connectivity, improving network performance and agility for people, places, applications, and clouds. We operate a global Tier 1 internet network and deliver a comprehensive suite of SD-WAN, networking, security, voice, and managed solutions.

Our customers benefit from a customer-first approach supported by our commitment to operational excellence.

GTT is a leading networking and security as a service provider for multinational organizations, simply and securely connecting people and machines to data and applications – anywhere in the world. We serve thousands of organizations, bringing together the right people, partners and technology to reduce the burden on IT teams and solve the most pressing networking and security challenges.

Built on our top-ranked global Tier 1 network, GTT Envision is a single global technology platform to connect, orchestrate, virtualize and automate enterprise networks, enabling customers with consumable solutions to achieve business missions and meet ongoing demand when, where and how needed.

Our portfolio includes SASE, SD-WAN, security, internet, voice and other connectivity options, complemented by a suite of professional services and exceptional sales and support teams in local markets around the globe.

We partner with our customers to deliver Greater Technology Together.

www.gtt.net.