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Zayo Group · 3 months ago

Financial Analyst Lead

Zayo Group is a provider of mission-critical bandwidth, and they are seeking a Financial Analyst Lead to drive data-informed financial planning and insights. This role involves building scalable financial reporting systems, optimizing forecasting tools, and collaborating across Finance, Sales, and Operations to elevate decision-making.

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Responsibilities

Design and deliver data-driven financial models, dashboards, and tools that improve forecasting accuracy and business visibility
Build and maintain revenue forecasting tools and models supporting the commercial organization
Develop and automate management reporting for financial performance, KPIs, and operational metrics
Translate financial and operational data into clear insights that inform executive decision-making
Automate and optimize FP&A workflows using Python, SQL, and Dataiku (or similar scripting tools)
Build and maintain analytics dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable BI platforms
Integrate and structure data from multiple sources (CRM, billing, ERP, external APIs) for consistent and efficient analysis
Implement robust data governance and validation to ensure data quality and reliability across finance systems
Manage the finance data analytics & reporting demand intake process, aligning priorities with finance leadership
Partner cross-functionally to align data solutions with key business objectives
Present insights and recommendations that influence commercial and operational strategy

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisData AnalyticsPythonSQLPower BITableauDataikuFP&A PlatformsAgile EnvironmentStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in FP&A, financial data analytics, or financial reporting
Proven ability to connect finance principles with data science and analytics to drive business outcomes
Expertise with Power BI, Tableau, Dataiku, or similar BI tools
Experience with Python, SQL, or other automation languages for data transformation and workflow optimization
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business stories
Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Preferred

Familiarity with FP&A platforms (e.g., OneStream) a plus
Experience in an agile environment (SAFe framework preferred)

Benefits

Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Company

Zayo Group

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For over 15 years, Zayo has been the driving force behind the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking enterprises, helping them pave the way to what's next.

H1B Sponsorship

Zayo Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (12)
2024 (3)
2023 (7)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Laura Littman
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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Steve Smith
CEO
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