Director of FP&A

Skywire Networks — Director of FP&A 

Brooklyn, NY (On-site)

Who We Are / Company Summary:

Skywire Networks/Xchange Telecom is one of the most active and fastest growing Internet and Network Service Providers in New York City with more than 2,000 lit buildings, 50 neighborhood hubs and relays, and a near-net footprint exceeding 350,000. We sell Ethernet Private Lines, Internet Services and hosted voice services to both businesses and residential clients at speeds ranging from 10mb to 10gb. Skywire Networks/Xchange Telecom addresses the problem of poor fiber density in NYC in a multitude of ways by leveraging various edge technologies including Fiber and Fixed Wireless Access.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a creative and strategic leader as Sky Wire’s Director of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) responsible for guiding the company's financial health by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and long-range planning, translating complex data into actionable insights for executive decisions, and leading the FP&A team to align financial goals with overall business strategy. You will focus on identifying growth opportunities, managing risks, optimizing resource allocation, and reporting financial performance to senior management, acting as a key partner to operational leaders. 

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own and execute the annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecasting processes.
• Maintain and refine key financial models (e.g., P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, department-level spend) to support operational decision-making and provide data for fundraising / M&A activities as needed.
• Conduct deep-dive financial analysis, including variance analysis against budget/forecast, identifying key trends, and highlighting key drivers for management review.
• Prepare and present detailed and summary-level reporting on financial performance, KPIs, and strategic initiatives to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of all FP&A systems and manual models for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a key financial partner to department heads (e.g., Sales, Engineering) to evaluate departmental spending, and optimize operating expenses.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure business health and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate financial data, accelerate and improve the month-end close processes, and align on GAAP reporting impacts.

Process & Systems Ownership

• Develop and document scalable FP&A processes and reporting structures to support the company's growth.
• Act as the primary administrator for all FP&A-related systems and manual models, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Serve as the key liaison to the Finance team for month-end close and data validation.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field. MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or strategic finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience owning the annual budgeting, long-range planning, and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Expert-level financial modeling skills (3-statement, detailed operating and departmental models, cash flow forecasting) with the ability to build, maintain, and audit complex financial models.
• Strong analytical horsepower with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights for finance and business partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting budgeting, variance analysis, and ROI measurement.
• Demonstrated experience in managing financial processes during month-end close in partnership with Finance.
• Background in telecommunications industries.
• A history of driving significant process improvements in the FP&A function, including system implementation or automation.

Skills & Competencies

• Operational Acumen: Ability to translate business operational performance into financial projections and recommendations.
• Ownership & Accountability: Proven track record of owning the accuracy and timeliness of the Finance function; ability to influence senior cross-functional leaders.
• Business Partnership: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data simply to non-finance stakeholders and executives.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of GAAP financial statements and drivers of financial performance.
• Systemic Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities, and implementing scalable solutions.
• Agility & Drive: Thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment, maintaining focus and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Integrity: Uncompromising commitment to accuracy, objectivity, and ethical reporting.
• Process Optimization: Passion for leveraging technology and process design to enhance efficiency and forecast accuracy.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• The company consistently meets or exceeds financial targets due to accurate and insightful planning/forecasting.
• Delivers a timely, accurate, and reliable annual budget and long-range plan that aligns with company goals and capital structure.
• Becomes the go-to source of truth for the Head of Finance and business unit leaders on all matters of budget, spend, and financial data.
• Builds robust, scalable, and well-documented financial models and processes.
• Drives material improvements in forecast accuracy and reduces the time-to-close for financial reporting.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Self-directed training plan
• Maternity & paternity leave
• Team values are a culture of growth, curiosity, and technical skills.