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As a Senior Financial Analyst – Commercial Excellence & Strategy at Lumen, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial and strategic direction of our Commercial organization. This role partners closely with the AGT Strategy, Commercial Excellence, and cross‑functional business leaders to deliver insights that inform key strategic decisions impacting the future of our business.

This position has a total Commercial business viewpoint , supporting enterprise‑wide initiatives, strategic programs, and special projects. The role focuses on strategic analysis, business cases, KPI development and performance tracking, and executive‑level ad hoc reporting , enabling data‑driven decision‑making across AGT and Commercial leadership.

This role is central to enabling Commercial Excellence and strategic execution at Lumen. The insights and analysis delivered by this position directly inform leadership decisions that shape AGT strategy, investment priorities, and future growth .

This is a work from home position within the U.Provide strategic financial and analytical support to Commercial Excellence and AGT Strategy teams, enabling insight‑driven decision making.

Develop and evaluate business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.

Design, develop, and maintain KPIs, scorecards, and performance tracking frameworks to measure Commercial effectiveness and strategic progress.

Analyze Commercial performance trends across revenue, margin, productivity, and execution metrics, translating results into clear, actionable insights .

Partner cross‑functionally with Strategy, Sales, Product, Operations, and Finance to align financial insights with business priorities.

Lead and support special projects related to Commercial strategy, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives.

Produce executive‑ready ad hoc analyses and reporting for senior leadership, including synthesis of complex data into concise recommendations.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning activities using key Commercial drivers and strategic assumptions.

Identify risks and opportunities across the Commercial business and proactively recommend actions.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

~5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, strategy, or a related analytical role.

~ Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

~ Demonstrated ability to support strategic, cross‑functional initiatives beyond traditional FP&A activities.

~ Advanced Excel skills; ability to work across multiple data sources and systems.

~ Experience supporting Commercial Excellence, Strategy, Sales, or Go‑to‑Market organizations .

Prior experience with KPI development, performance management, or executive reporting.

Knowledge of SAP and enterprise financial systems.

Experience in regulatory, accounting, or enterprise‑scale financial environments.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. 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.

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