VP Finance B2B

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

This Vice President, Finance position is the finance leader for our Optimum Business division and, in partnership with the President of News, Programming, and Business Services and the SVP Finance, provides financial and strategic direction and oversight of the business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for FP&A for Optimum’s B2B division, actively partnering with senior leaders and business planning teams to set, monitor, and deliver on operating performance.
• Lead all aspects of developing and executing B2B strategy, budgets, forecasts and long-range plans with particular emphasis on revenue growth and profitability, subscriber growth and metrics, sales channel execution, marketing plans, new customer and base offer management, large deal evaluation, and product growth and development.
• Ensure B2B organizations have processes in place to regularly assess budget and performance, providing clear actions and communication to senior business leadership on established financial and operational indicators and performance against them.
• Identify and monitor business trends and variances related to plan; provide information and insights related to monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA preferred
• 12+ years of operationally focused financial management experience, including experience in a Finance leadership role
• B2B strategy and planning experience required, with experience in the telecommunications space strongly preferred
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, and extensive experience with financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and data analysis
• Deep understanding of telecom revenue models (recurring services, contracts, usage-based pricing)
• Proven ability to collaborate with and build effective business partnerships at senior levels of the organization
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to establish key operational metrics, summarize and interpret results, and develop strategic, actionable recommendations for leadership decision making

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $178,500.00 - $255,000.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.