Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (Future Opportunity)

110 Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 117,046 - 160,007; Full time

Job summary

110 Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis in Anchorage, Alaska. This leadership position involves overseeing a financial planning team, managing comprehensive budgets, and providing key insights to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, have at least eight years of relevant experience, and show proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role emphasizes collaboration, analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of financial analysis or related experience.
• At least three years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Planning team, directing assignments and mentoring team members.
• Manage the company’s annual operating budget and COGS.
• Drive variance analysis and provide forecasts to senior leadership.
• Develop long-term financial models and support decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Our Sr. Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis is a key leadership position within the company, responsible for managing a team focused on financial planning, forecasting, cost assurance, internal reporting, and related analysis of financial and sales performance. The manager oversees the preparation of budgets, long‑term models, budgets vs. variance reports, and key performance indicators, driving accountability and improving customer experience. The role balances finance and operations, presents data across multiple platforms, and works cross‑functionally to support decision‑making throughout the business. The manager also optimizes cost of goods sold spending, interacts with executive leadership, and provides key reports to the Board of Directors.

Compensation

Salary range: $117,046.00 – $160,007.00.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Example duties include lead and develop the Financial Planning team, manage budgeting processes, lead analysis of variance, develop financial models, and support senior leadership with strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Financial Planning team, providing work assignments, direction, mentoring, coaching, skill development, recruiting, and performance management.
• Ensure adequate resource allocation to deliver results that directly impact financial performance.
• Act as a point of escalation for finance and operations issues.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of the company’s annual operating budget, covering sales, revenue, COGS, operating expenses, gross margin, capital spending, and balance sheet items.
• Drive analysis of actual results versus budgeted, forecasted, and historical results, providing meaningful variance analysis of key drivers and trends.
• Support all departments in managing their budgets.
• Oversee the development of financial models, forecasting tools, and ad‑hoc analysis to assist senior leadership with strategic decisions.
• Assist the CFO with the maintenance of the long‑term forecast model.
• Lead the budget process, resulting in detailed, driver‑based operating and capital budgets.
• Partner with all areas of the company to understand key drivers of revenue, COGS, operating expense, and capital, ensuring consistent assumptions.
• Lead the development of the five‑year forecast.
• Perform other duties and complete projects not specified on this job description, as assigned.

Competency Statements

• Business and Process Leadership – Understand business processes (sales, customer service, ordering, billing, etc.) and map inter‑linkages with systems.
• Analytical Skill – Use critical thinking and reasoning to process complex data and support decision‑making.
• Financial Aptitude – Understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets and forecasts, and make long‑term investment decisions.
• Business Acumen – Grasp business concepts and issues.
• Communication Skills – Excellent oral and written communication; prepare and deliver detailed plans and proposals at the executive and Board level.
• Accuracy – Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability – Maintain flexibility in a fast‑paced environment and evolve to meet changing business needs.
• Management Skills – Organize, direct, and supervise others effectively.
• Project Management – Organize and direct a project to completion.
• Collaboration – Work across the organization with peers and superiors with competing priorities.
• Lean Leadership – Promote lean process improvement and eliminate waste using Lean PI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum – Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Education (Preferred) – Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience – Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a closely related discipline; at least three years in supervision or management of employees or processes.
• Computer Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Additional Requirements – Identify strengths and weaknesses in business processes, conduct root cause analysis, manage work groups to successful completion, and refine processes as needed to support business requirements.