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About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

As Lead Finance Analyst - Capital Investments, you will be a strategic partner to the North America Operations Leadership Team, driving efficient capital investment decisions and supporting broader finance initiatives. You’ll deliver actionable insights, manage risk, and help shape the financial strategy that supports our transformative infrastructure.

The Main Responsibilities

Capital Management

+ Collaborate with business and finance teams to optimize capital allocation and investment oversight.

+ Identify and manage risks and opportunities tied to capital initiatives.

+ Enhance capital governance frameworks and decision-making processes.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

+ Build and maintain advanced financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and investment evaluation.

+ Deliver monthly performance analysis and stakeholder readouts.

+ Provide variance analysis and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Strategic Insights & Process Improvement

+ Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights using visual storytelling and analytical tools.

+ Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and clarity.

+ Organize and refine ambiguous inputs into accurate, high-impact outputs.

Collaboration & Leadership

+ Foster strong relationships across Corporate FP&A, Accounting, and Operations teams.

+ Lead cross-functional efforts to meet reporting and operational needs.

+ Champion excellence, ownership, and positive outcomes across the team.

What We Look For in a Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

+ **A Financial Expert** : Skilled in advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting.

+ **A Problem-Solver** : Able to synthesize complex information into actionable insights and make sound decisions.

+ **A Strategic Thinker** : Comfortable navigating ambiguity and implementing process improvements to drive results.

+ **A Strong Collaborator** : Builds relationships across teams and communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

+ **Curious** : Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to uncovering insights

+ **An Excellent Communicator** Communicates complex financial concepts clearly through written, verbal, and visual formats

+ **A Self-Starter** : Takes initiative, thrives under pressure, and drives challenging situations toward successful outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. (MBA Preferred)

+ 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, capital management, or a similar role.

+ Advanced skills in data analysis, financial modeling, and data visualization.

+ Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.

$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Learn more about Lumen's:

+ Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)

+ Bonus Structure

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Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Application Deadline

11/18/2025