Finance Manager - Product Finance

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

Are you seeking a role that thrives on innovation, drives impactful financial strategies, and fosters influential partnerships with business leaders to shape future success? If so, consider joining us at Lumen.

The Finance Manager will play a critical role in providing strategic business partnering and advanced financial analysis for a portfolio of products. This role serves as a trusted finance partner to Product leadership—driving clarity, accountability, and disciplined decision-making. The Manager is expected to operate independently, influence senior stakeholders, and translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

Work Location

This is a work from home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Own and drive business partnerships with product leaders to influence and provide guidance on strategic decision making and management of Revenue budgets.
• Drive financial modeling for rerate and pricing strategies and competitive positioning.
• Review, challenge, and support business cases for new products and enhancements.
• Own end-to-end financial planning and performance for assigned product portfolios, including revenue, margin and profitability analysis.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting for the portfolio of products; identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Generate deep financial insights and communicate them concisely and effectively to key Product stakeholders and business partners.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Proven ability to take high level direction and produce results which show thought leadership and drive value creation for business with limited supervision.
• A strong communicator with a business partnering background and a proven track record at building relationships with stakeholders.
• Thrives on continuous improvement - simplifying and automating processes and data using technology, while taking a hands-on approach to getting into detail.
• Self-motivated; manages and prioritizes multiple deadlines and deliverables.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and executive communication skills
• Attention to detail – spots underlying trends and inconsistencies in financial data and analysis.
• Skilled in advanced Microsoft Excel functionality (experience with Power Query or Power BI a significant advantage).
• Bachelor's degree and or relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 plus years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong business partnering, influencing and relationship building skills; within the Technology sector a significant advantageous.
• Strong Commercial or Business Finance background supporting product-driven, or telecom organizations
• Ability to communicate and drive insights and narrative through a data-driven and analytical approach.

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

$105,786 - $141,047 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 WY $111,074 - $148,099 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $116,364 - $155,152 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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. 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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Life at Lumen

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