Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis-Denver CO

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About Forged Fiber

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

The Role

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will play an integral part in providing strategic and analytical perspective on revenue, operating expenses and cash flow. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role will oversee and partner with the business leaders to deliver insights and recommendations to steer the business to meet its revenue and operating expense plan and objectives. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical with the ability to build trusted partnerships and influence through a big picture perspective.

Work Location- Hybrid, Denver, CO reporting in office at least twice a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of revenue, headcount and non-headcount operating expense forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and cash flow forecasting

• Oversight and management of revenue and operating expense month-end financial reporting, variance analysis, and insights.

• Partner closely with executives to manage revenue and operating expense budget and supporting activities.

• Create and maintain financial models using complex data sets and formulas to deliver insightful reporting, develop multiple scenarios, provide recommendations, and improve financial projections.

• Analyze, identify, and communicate trends and issues impacting the business on a recurring basis to identify and make suggestions for profitability improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for ongoing process improvements to increase automation and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field with strong grasp of GAAP accounting and financial statements.

• 5-7+ years of progressive Finance experience with demonstrated ability to adapt with evolving technology, continuously seeking opportunities to drive automation and operational efficiencies.

• Ability to build credibility and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and all levels of management, including senior executives and key stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to tell a story, convey complicated analysis findings to key stakeholders, and influence decision making.

• Highly proficient in advanced Excel functions and PowerPoint design to support data-driven presentations and reporting.

• Results-oriented with ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines and deliverables both at an individual and cross-functional level.

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Preferred:

• MBA, CPA, CFA and/or other comparable certification applicable to the role.

• Experience with analytic and business intelligence software (SAP Analytics Cloud, Essbase, Anaplan, Power BI experience a plus).

What We Look For in a Candidate

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.

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:

$104,000-$173,000

Forged Fiber 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.

What to Expect Next

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.

Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.

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