Senior Manager, CSB FP&A Lead

The Senior Manager of FP&A will play a critical role in supporting the operations for our C Spire Business operations (“CSB”). This person will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analyzing the CSB financial statements and operating metrics. In addition, the CSB FP&A Lead will partner with the CSB leadership team to lead this high growth business through industry and market development and regional expansion, while providing insights into optimal cost structure. This role will have the opportunity to take on high-visibility, strategic projects focused on CSB’s performance through financial analytics, business insights, and organizational partnerships.

This team member will report to the Sr. Director of FP&A, while partnering with the CSB management team to help the company define and achieve its short and long-term goals and objectives.

“Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and not everybody is built for it. While we all bring our own strengths and skillsets to the table, there are some traits every C Spire Team Member needs to have:

• A relentless obsession to be the best in our industry
• A winner mentality determined to outsmart and outdo competitors
• A single-minded commitment to unbeatable customer experiences
• An unapologetic passion for innovation and technology
• An uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement
• A steadfast devotion to doing the right thing the right way
• A deep-seated dedication to accountability and ownership

• Model key assumptions for new customers and markets, including pricing and cost drivers
• Prepare financial analysis on inorganic investment opportunities
• Create business cases for new capabilities, highlighting strategic and financial value to ensure an acceptable return
• Conduct benchmarking of operational and financial results across product lines, markets, and competitors
• Identify and execute revenue generating and expense reduction initiatives and plans
• Be a trusted advisor to the CSB leadership team, highlighting opportunities for process improvement
• Prepare profitability and cash flow budgets and forecasts for the CSB line of business
• Develop reporting for management, Board of Directors, and lenders
• Manage, recruit, train, and retain select members of the FP&A team

• REQUIRED
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or similar field required.
  • 7+ years of experience working in corporate finance, financial analysis roles, and data analytics required Or a combination of the aformentions experience and Education, with a preference to experience in telecommunication or business services industries.
  • Experience managing direct reports and interfacing with senior management required.
  • Strong mastery of financial modeling, data analysis, and written and oral communication required.
  • Strong proficiency using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word along with financial and business systems such as Tm1/IBM Planning Analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Oracle Fusion.
  • Track record of progressive performance across professional career required.
  • This role will include a relatively modest amount of travel for periodic meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse, while viewing computer screen, as well as a telephone. Must be able to work a flexible schedule shared by other department members including some evenings and weekends.