Senior Director, Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance Sr. Director

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 Lumen's Corporate Finance team is responsible for driving the company's near-term and long-term strategic planning and special projects. We provide essential business insight with impactful analysis across the organization to ensure alignment with the company's strategy and priorities. The team partners closely with Lumen's senior leadership team as well as sales, product, strategy, technology, and other functional areas to better understand trends, make recommendations and monitor business performance against the company's objectives. The Sr. Director of Corporate Finance is a key leadership role in the Finance organization and will own the modeling, strategic analysis, and scenario planning around Lumen's priorities. The role will provide independent viewpoints and special analysis to the executive team and be actively involved in setting internal targets and external guidance. The Sr. Director of Corporate Finance must drive collaboration and work cross-functionally in order to deliver timely and high-quality forecasts as well as large deal support and pricing. This role will require a balance of leadership, effective communication style and an acumen for detailed financial modeling to support projections and strategic recommendations. The Sr. Director of Corporate Finance must exhibit outstanding relationship skills while continuing to build and develop other members of the team. The position must be able to think creatively and strategically about the business while evaluating new opportunities and business risks but also act very tactically to execute on assignments and special projects. This is a highly visible role within Lumen with broad exposure across the business and will interact with key leaders around the company to evaluate business trends, vet key assumptions and define value drivers to be utilized in the development of financial forecasts and other strategic analysis.

The Main Responsibilities Lead all aspects of financial modeling, including scenario building, valuation analysis, risk / opportunity assessment and Lumen financial impact analysis while managing a support team Articulate clear rationale and risks associated with the business projections through spoken and written communications with financial leadership and senior executives Develop presentation materials on forecasts for the executive team, provide monthly updates to the board of directors and support quarterly board & strategy meetings Assist the Treasury Group in capital markets activities such as refinancing debt, preparation of rating agency presentations, and debt take out & liquidity analysis Assist the Corporate Development team in M&A activities, including preparation of combined company views, financing strategies, and valuation analysis. Provide support on integration and separation activities, synergy & divestiture analysis and tracking Collaborate with Investor Relations to help prepare earnings release materials, including the CEO and CFO's scripts for the earnings calls. Develop supplemental analysis of results to assist the CEO and CFO in addressing investor questions while supporting key external messaging Drive large deal analysis, pricing and economics. Incorporating all costs, strategic implications and comparative analysis to support Sales and Product teams to close deals Lead internal valuation (DCF, EV / multiple analysis, peer comps), Cash flow management, Tax planning support and partner with Network Planning on long term strategic projects

What We Look For in a Candidate BA or BS in Finance, Accounting or Economics; MBA preferred Minimum 7-10 years of experience in the telecommunications or technology sectors, including roles in strategic / corporate finance, investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or other management consulting experience Strong financial modeling and valuation skills with extensive experience consolidating and interpreting results across multiple business units Comfortable making assumptions for revenue through cash flow, with ability to substantiate detailed drivers Solid business acumen and executive presence to work seamlessly with senior leadership as well as present to CEO, CFO, and other senior leaders Self-starter with flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities to business needs Strong leadership and program management skills with the ability to work and build consensus with cross-functional teams Experience in the mechanics of mergers and acquisitions Ability to execute in time pressure situations while maintaining strict attention to detail Positive attitude and ability to embrace Lumen's unifying principles and universal competencies

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 : $171,447 - $228,596 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. $180,020 - $240,026 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $188,592 - $251,456 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.