Manager, Consolidation & Long-Range Planning

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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We are looking for a high-impact Manager, Consolidation & Long-Range Planning to join our fast-paced, analytically driven Finance team. This is not a traditional FP&A role. This is a strategic Finance leadership position designed for top-tier talent with consulting or investment banking backgrounds who thrive in dynamic, growth-oriented environments. As the primary owner of the consolidated budget, forecast, and long-range plan, you will work cross-functionally with teams across Consumer, Business, Operations, and Capital Planning to gather consolidated outputs, challenge assumptions, and translate business activity into a unified financial story. You’ll drive the end-to-end planning calendar and ensure our financial outputs reflect both the strategic direction and operational realities of the business. In addition to managing core FP&A processes, you’ll partner closely with functional and senior executives to provide real-time insights, scenario modeling, and proactive recommendations that support decision-making at the highest levels of the company. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role with influence across the entire enterprise. The FP&A team at Brightspeed plays a critical role in ensuring the company’s success and helping leadership optimize decision making.  We work in a highly collaborative environment where everyone’s contribution is valued. Come help us build the best and fastest fiber-optic network in America!

As a Manager, Consolidation & Long-Range Planning, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead the consolidated budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Develop and maintain robust financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate performance and support key decisions
• Work closely with the reporting team on interpretation and evaluation of monthly business trends, including budget variance of financial results and Key Performance Indicators to identify areas of risk and opportunities to inform the forecasting process
• Partner with functional and senior leadership to translate business drivers into actionable financial insights
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, offering proactive insights on risks, opportunities, and strategic trade-offs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business units, accounting, and operations to synthesize complex information into clear, concise deliverables
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation initiatives across FP&A tools and reporting systems
• Act as thought leader within the FP&A team by sharing best practices and identifying enhancement opportunities for the team
• Mentor junior team members, instilling analytical rigor and strategic thinking
• Create and present executive-level materials and board-ready financial packages

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, investment banking, management consulting, or FP&A at a high-growth company
• Telecom or network-oriented business experience
• Expert-level financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forecasting capabilities
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Anaplan, SAP, Hyperion, or similar planning 
• Track record of working with senior leadership and communicating financial insights clearly and confidently
• Highly analytical with strong business acumen and attention to detail
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-moving environments and can manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels and functions

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• MBA / CFA / CPA designation
• 7+ years of experience with Strategic Corporate Finance in a large enterprise environment
• Management Consultant or Investment Banking experience
• Strong telecommunications product knowledge

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] to initiate the accommodations process. 

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