Sr Director FP&A
About this role
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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
Optimum's Consumer Services FP&A team is looking for a Sr. Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial consolidation, executive reporting, headcount and non-personnel forecasting. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to senior executives and the opportunity to build and shape a team from the ground up.
As the Sr. Director, you will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the VP, FP&A and the executive leadership team, translating complex financial data into clear executive narratives while leading a team of three finance leaders across distinct functional areas. You'll bring structure, rigor, and scalable process to a high-growth, high-visibility function within one of the country's leading connectivity companies.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage operations financial consolidation, executive reporting, headcount forecasting, non-personnel forecasting, and month end consolidation.
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of three direct reports — each owning a distinct functional area
- Serve as the primary finance business partner for C-level planning and reporting cycles
- Drive the monthly and quarterly financial close and forecast processes across the pillar
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all executive financial deliverables, including board-level materials
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and other cross functional teams to align on financial plans and priorities
- Build scalable processes, reporting infrastructure, and governance frameworks across the pillar
- Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance development for your team
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive FP&A or finance leadership experience
- 3+ years leading managers or multi-functional finance teams
- A proven track record owning executive-level financial reporting and consolidations
- Experience operating within a large, complex organization — telecom, technology, or consumer services strongly preferred
- Experience partnering with front line operational organizations driving growth
- Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills across both personnel and non-personnel cost
- A demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing finance talent
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a C-suite executive as a direct finance partner
- Background in headcount planning or workforce financial management
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree
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 $161,186.00 - $230,265.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
Company at a glance
News 12 Networks is the New York tri-state leader in hyper-local content - providing exclusive news, weather, traffic, and sports to 7 unique local areas, all within the #1 television DMA. Owned and operated by Altice USA. While today the 24-hour news cycle is well established, News 12 Long Island was the FIRST local channel to provide around the clock local news, and the first to give Long Island a channel specifically targeted to their local issues. From that same model, 6 additional channels were launched as part of the hyper-local network, in New Jersey, Westchester, the Bronx, Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley (Rockland and Orange Counties), and Connecticut.
As an award-winning service, beloved by its customers, and tops in viewership metrics, News 12 Networks is more relevant than ever. A cable-exclusive service, proudly affiliated with Optimum, Charter, Comcast, and Service Electric, the network reaches more than 3 million households, covering nearly half of the New York television market. News 12’s digital and interactive division provides hyper- local news “on the go” with services on mobile, desktop, and OTT, exclusively for affiliated cable customers.
News 12 Networks is owned and operated by Altice USA.
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