Principal Financial Analysis

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,000; 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

Supplemental benefit programs

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Wellness programs

Job summary

AT&T in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Principal-Financial Analysis to drive profitability and guide strategic decisions with advanced analytics. You will build forecasting models, develop new analytical capabilities, and partner with Sales, Operations, and Accounting to improve revenue realization and control costs.

The role emphasizes leadership without authority, data storytelling to executives, and using AI and automation to streamline financial processes. 40-hour weeks, office presence required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, corporate finance, profitability analysis, or related.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Excel and financial reporting tools proficiency.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analyses focused on profitability, expense management, revenue performance, and business growth.
• Identify margin improvement opportunities by analyzing revenue and cost relationships, profitability trends, and operational performance drivers.
• Build and enhance financial models, forecasting tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions that provide actionable business insights.
• Develop new analytical frameworks, controls, and processes in environments where limited structure exists today.
• Build relationships with Sales, Operations, Accounting, and Finance leaders to proactively identify business risks and opportunities, improve revenue realization, and drive accountability for financial performance.
• Proactively engage business leaders to evaluate financial performance, challenge assumptions, and provide data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Data storytelling

Automation

AI awareness

Education

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

MBA or CPA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and innovative Principal-Financial Analysis to support a growing organization focused on driving profitability, improving financial performance, and enabling data-driven business decisions. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, building new analytical capabilities from the ground up, and leveraging automation and AI to transform financial processes. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership and key business partners, you will proactively engage stakeholders to understand business priorities, identify opportunities to improve margins and revenue realization, develop forecasting models, and deliver actionable financial insights that guide strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial analyses focused on profitability, expense management, revenue performance, and business growth.
• Identify margin improvement opportunities by analyzing revenue and cost relationships, profitability trends, and operational performance drivers.
• Build and enhance financial models, forecasting tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions that provide actionable business insights.
• Develop new analytical frameworks, controls, and processes in environments where limited structure exists today.
• Build strong relationships with Sales, Operations, Accounting, and Finance leaders to proactively identify business risks and opportunities, improve revenue realization, and drive accountability for financial performance.
• Proactively engage business leaders to evaluate financial performance, challenge assumptions, and provide data-driven recommendations regarding risks, opportunities, and strategic actions.
• Utilize AI, automation, and advanced analytics to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and reduce manual effort.
• Serve as a strategic business partner who influences leadership decisions through financial expertise, executive communication, proactive stakeholder engagement, and data-driven storytelling.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for complex financial and business challenges.
• Develop a deep understanding of stakeholder objectives and business strategies to anticipate financial impacts, influence decision-making, and align financial priorities with operational goals.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, including the financial statement impacts of accruals, deferrals, reserves, and other timing-related transactions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, corporate finance, profitability analysis, or related disciplines.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Experience translating complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, proactively influence stakeholders, drive alignment across organizations, and lead through influence rather than authority.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with executive audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced business/finance credential.
• Experience with AI-enabled finance tools, business intelligence platforms, and process automation technologies.
• Experience building reporting, forecasting, and analytical solutions from the ground up.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition, profitability management, and operational finance.

What Makes This Role Unique

This is not a traditional finance role. Beyond analysis and reporting, this position serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, helping shape decisions, drive accountability, and proactively identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy:

• Solving ambiguous business problems
• Building new processes and tools from scratch
• Driving automation and innovation
• Identifying hidden profitability opportunities
• Influencing leaders through data-driven insights
• Working at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy

Our Principal Financial Analysis jobs earn between $130,700.00 - $196,100.00 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

Location: Dallas, Texas

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Salary Range: $130,700.00 - $196,100.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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