Senior Manager, Finance - Digital Economics & Performance

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 
 Own the numbers behind Lumen’s next chapter of growth.   Lumen Digital is where our future is being built — a fast-moving, consumption-based business reshaping how the world connects. We’re looking for a  Senior Manager of Finance  to be the analytical engine behind that growth. This is not a back-office reporting job. You’ll sit at the center of the action, turning strategy, pricing, and customer usage into the financial story that guides executive decisions and shapes where we invest next.   You’ll build the models, call the plays, and connect every dollar to momentum. If you thrive on pace, love turning ambiguity into clarity, and want your work to visibly move the business —  this is your seat.   Work Location 
 Fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. The Main Responsibilities 
 Where You’ll Make an Impact Five ways this role helps move Lumen Digital forward. Build the Financial Engine MODELING & DIGITAL ECONOMICS Own driver-based models that connect product strategy, pricing, usage, revenue, margin, and growth. Run scenarios that de-risk major bets and surface new opportunities. Build business cases that link investment to growth, margin, and payback. Drive the Plan FORECASTING, BUDGETING & PLANNING Lead the forecasting and budgeting rhythm that keeps a fast-moving business on course. Tie pipeline, installs, usage, retention, and pricing to financial outcomes. Partner with leaders to ground plans in what is truly driving the business. Find the ‘Why’ PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & VARIANCE ANALYSIS Analyze forecast-vs-actual results to uncover the real drivers behind the numbers. Identify risks and opportunities early and recommend action. Improve processes, reporting, and controls so the business can move quickly and confidently. Define What Winning Looks Like KPIS & REPORTING Define KPIs that show leadership whether the business is winning. Build dashboards that turn data into decisions and highlight leading indicators. Ensure trusted definitions, sources, and reporting integrity. Be the Trusted Voice BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP & DECISION SUPPORT Partner with Product, Sales, Customer Success, Corporate Finance, and Strategic Network Planning. Serve as the financial voice in strategic and operational decisions. Translate complexity into executive-ready stories that drive action. What We Look For in a Candidate 
 Who You Are    7+ years turning financial analysis into real business impact.  A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA a plus).  Experience in digital, SaaS, or consumption-based businesses — you get how modern, usage-based growth works.  A modeling powerhouse: advanced Excel, with bonus points for Python, R, or other analytics tools.  Sharp, curious, and detail-obsessed — you find the signal in the noise.  A natural communicator who can hold the room with senior leaders.  Built for pace: you juggle competing priorities, thrive in ambiguity, and keep moving.    How You Work    You take ownership like an owner — accountable end to end.  You’re proactive and results-driven; you don’t wait to be