Lead Finance Analyst Marketing

About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. The Role The Marketing Lead Analyst will partner with the Marketing leadership team to support marketing analytics from return-on-investment for investment spend to customer / sales lead analytics and monthly Opex reporting. This role will be the lead business partner for the marketing organization under the CMO. The role requires a strong analytical, reporting and business partnering mindset to drive performance, articulate clear messages and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Work Location This position has been designated as fully remote in the U.S. The Main Responsibilities Monthly reporting and analytics on marketing Opex spend and commentary. Return-on-investment (ROI) analytics on marketing spend, including building robust framework and obtaining alignment across stakeholders to analyzing impact on sales and outcomes for the company. Budgeting, forecasting and analytics across the marketing analytics, to ensure high quality outputs and identification of opportunities and risks to business performance. Deep financial analysis, model and report creation, insight generation and business partner communication; high acumen in modelling financial outcomes, utilizing multiple inputs and data tools. Partner with business leadership and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, delivery of commitments, and accurate and timely deliverables. Creation and simplification of standardized reporting and outputs, through various tools such as Excel, SAC, Power BI and Power Query. 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 the business with limited supervision. Savvy in solving complicated data and analytical challenges – evolves reporting and analysis to guide business and drive impact more effectively (individually and through team members). Thrives on continuous improvement - simplifying and automating processes and data using technology, while taking a hands‑on approach to getting into the detail. A strong communicator with business partnering background and a proven track record at building relationships with stakeholders. Self‑motivated; manages and prioritizes multiple deadlines and deliverables. Creative approach to problem solving, with a predisposition to look for root causes and implement lasting change rather than quick fixes. Attention to detail – spots underlying trends and inconsistencies in financial data and analysis. Skilled in advanced Microsoft Excel functionality (experience with SAC, Power Query, SQL or Power BI a significant advantage) Preferred Requirements Experience with analytic and business intelligence software (SAC, Essbase, Power BI). Develop and deliver executive‑level PowerPoint presentations to communicate financial insights and strategic recommendations. Understanding of data manipulation and analytical tools such as SQL, Power BI or Power Query. Finance focused degree (or equivalent education). Previous business partnering experience within the Technology industry would be advantageous. Strong Commercial or Business Finance background. Ability to communicate data‑driven insights through charts and visuals. 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 $82,969 - $110,625 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, and WY. $87,117 - $116,156 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $91,266 - $121,688 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA 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. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page () . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Application Deadline 11 / 27 / 2025 Learn more about Lumen's Benefits Bonus Structure #LI-HR1 Requisition # 340117 #J-18808-Ljbffr