Senior Director, Business Planning

Charter Communications; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications is seeking a Senior Director of Business Planning to steer strategic financial analysis and planning. You will lead a team delivering robust models and data-driven reporting to guide executive decisions and long-term strategy.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, policy refinement, and cross-functional collaboration to align finance with business objectives across the Spectrum organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting, business planning or finance experience.
• 7+ years of management experience.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic leadership and financial analysis for senior management.
• Develop and implement finance strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee budget and forecast functions, including model development and reporting.
• Lead and support a team responsible for gathering and validating business requirements.
• Support monthly financial summaries and trend forecasting.
• Review, analyze and provide solutions to department leadership on data management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Forecasting

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Excel

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you thrive on transforming complex financial data into actionable insights that drive business success? Join Spectrum as a Senior Director of Business Planning, where your strategic leadership shapes operational and financial planning. Lead a team dedicated to delivering robust financial models and data-driven reporting that inform critical business decisions. Your impact will be instrumental in guiding long-term strategies and elevating organizational performance.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Direct strategic leadership and financial analysis for senior management to advance
• Spectrum's business planning objectives
• Develop and implement finance strategies aligned with organizational goals by delivering comprehensive analysis and recommendations
• Analyze and refine departmental policies and procedures, ensuring updates and effective distribution
• Oversee budget and forecast functions, including model development and reporting to support business objectives
• Act as a liaison with the Business Planning team, supporting monthly financial summaries and trend forecasting
• Manage complex data management processes by reviewing, analyzing and providing solutions to department leadership
• Lead and support a team responsible for gathering and validating business requirements across all opportunity-to-cash order flow activities
• Assign projects and monitor continuous improvement for Business Planning Analysts, ensuring effective performance
• Ensure thorough analysis of interdependencies and risks related to new products, processes or technologies
• Direct departmental analysis of costs and metrics to inform executive decisions

Working Conditions

• Office environment

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience

Experience

• 10+ years of accounting, business planning or finance experience
• 7+ years of management experience

Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Strong ownership, collaboration and execution excellence
• Effective prioritization and organization capabilities
• Ability to work independently or as part of a dynamic team
• Skilled in handling multiple projects and priorities
• Expertise in data analysis and interpretation
• Rapid identification of business challenges and opportunities
• Clear oral and written communication with all management levels
• Effective information presentation to management
• Decision-making and problem-solving under pressure
• Demonstrated judgment, initiative and teamwork
• Supervisory and motivational skills
• Proficiency in software applications including Word and Excel
• Business planning and forecasting expertise
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strategic focus and relationship‑building abilities
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to develop and present data‑driven reports and executive presentations
• Project management for large and complex initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of telecommunications industry

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The base pay for this position generally is between $169,800.00 and $300,800.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.