Director Finance - Capital FP&A, Client Support & Governance

at Lumen in Boise, Idaho, United States

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, youll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for whats 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 youre ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI-ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

Lead enterprise capital FP&A and governance across a complex portfolio, driving disciplined investment decisions, increasing transparency, and connecting capital to business outcomes while modernizing finance capabilities and building a high-performing, AI-ready team. This role sits at the center of planning, performance, and partnership-turning complex data into a clear, actionable financial story.

Work Location

Fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

+ Lead enterprise capital planning, forecasting, and performance management, improving visibility into spend drivers, portfolio performance, and investment outcomes

+ Drive disciplined capital governance, including intake, prioritization, approvals, and reallocation to ensure consistent, high-quality investment decisions

+ Own and elevate decision support for senior leaders, using scenario modeling, tradeoff analysis, and clear financial storytelling to guide capital allocation and strategic choices

+ Deliver actionable insights that improve transparency, strengthen alignment, and enable more proactive, data-driven portfolio management

+ Connect capital investments to products, customers, and business outcomes to improve prioritization, accountability, and value realization

+ Advance finance capabilities through automation and AI-enabled workflows, reducing manual effort and enabling the team to focus on higher-value analysis and insight generation

+ Build and lead a high-performing team, coaching and developing talent while fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing

What We Look For in a Candidate

+ 12+ years of progr