Remote Lead Finance Analyst: FP&A for Partner Sales

Lumen; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst for a fully remote role based in the United States. You will partner with Sales, Strategy, Product and Finance to drive forecasting, ROI analyses, and scenario planning for a partner-driven sales organization.

The role requires 5+ years in financial analysis/FP&A, strong modeling, advanced Excel, and the ability to communicate insights to senior stakeholders. Expect cross‑functional collaboration and ongoing strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years in financial analysis, FP&A, or related strategic finance role.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with data synthesis from multiple sources.
• Experience supporting revenue forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex insights to senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills; manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work through ambiguity and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial and analytical support to partner sales and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Develop and evaluate business cases, ROI analyses, financial models, and scenario planning.
• Own forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning activities for partner‑driven revenue.
• Analyze performance across revenue, margin, productivity, and execution, translating findings into insights.
• Design and maintain KPIs, scorecards, and performance tracking frameworks.
• Collaborate with revenue operations, sales, product, and finance to align insights.
• Support monthly close processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy of results.
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions.
• Produce executive‑ready reporting and presentations with clear recommendations.
• Lead special projects related to operational excellence and partner strategy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Communication to senior stakeholders

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Ambiguity handling

Cross-functional influence

Education

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

Tools

SAP

SAC

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst for a fully remote role based in the United States. You will partner with Sales, Strategy, Product and Finance to drive forecasting, ROI analyses, and scenario planning for a partner-driven sales organization.

The role requires 5+ years in financial analysis/FP&A, strong modeling, advanced Excel, and the ability to communicate insights to senior stakeholders. Expect cross‑functional collaboration and ongoing strategic initiatives.