FP&A Analyst, Tacoma WA
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical FP&A Analyst to join our corporate accounting team. The FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting strategic financial decision-making by preparing forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses, and by delivering data-driven insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling skills with excellent business acumen and communication ability, helping translate complex financial data into clear and actionable strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead components of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting processes, including revenue, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and cash flow projections.
- Prepare and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and “what-if” scenarios.
- Perform variance analysis to explain differences between forecast, budget, and actual results, and recommend corrective actions.
- Partner with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and Regulatory teams to align financial forecasts with operational drivers and company strategy.
- Support preparation of board presentations, management reporting packages, and ad hoc analyses for senior leadership.
- Develop and improve financial reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, ERP data extracts) to deliver timely and accurate insights.
- Provide analysis to support grant compliance reporting (e.g., BEAD, state/federal broadband programs), ensuring costs align with program guidelines.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and financial planning best practices.
- Support long-term planning, including evaluation of market expansion, pricing strategies, and capital allocation.
Measuring Success
- Delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful forecasts and variance analyses.
- Improved clarity and reliability of management reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to link financial results with operational and strategic drivers.
- Contribution to data visualization and reporting improvements.
- Effective collaboration across teams, enabling better business decisions.
Skills Required
- 3 years Engineering experience or related work history in the Fiber/Copper/Coax industry.
- Understanding of and ability to use: Pole Measuring tools, Computer design programs, Excel, DWG, GIS.
- Must possess the ability to apply technical expertise to a variety of situations, evaluate problems and implement the best solution.
- Must possess the ability to successfully work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals.
- Must possess the ability to always demonstrate a professional attitude and appearance.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CFA a plus).
- 3–5 years of progressive finance or FP&A experience; telecommunications or related industry preferred.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.
- Experience with financial planning tools and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Hyperion, OneStream, Oracle, or similar ERP/BI systems).
- Solid understanding of financial statements and corporate performance metrics.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Compensation
- Annual Salary $85,000 – $105,000
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Optional supplemental insurance programs
- 401K w/ Employer match
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4 weeks per year Paid Time Off (prorated & accrued)
If you are interested in this role, please email hr@getlightcurve.com and reference FP&A Analyst in the subject line, by end of day Friday, 10/10/25.
Lightcurve is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
About Lightcurve
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Lightcurve is a local leader in delivering high-speed internet and digital connectivity solutions to communities throughout Washington State. With a commitment to provide innovative and reliable broadband services delivered with a focus on excellent customer service, Lightcurve is dedicated to connecting people, supporting community growth, and building networks that fuel our local economies
In 2023 Palisade Infrastructure (“Palisade”) closed on a transaction to acquire Rainier Connect, forming Lightcurve. In 2024 Lightcurve closed on a transaction acquiring the Washington state operations of Consolidated Communications. Since then, Lightcurve has announced plans to deploy fiber optic broadband in several communities. These investments will allow Lightcurve to rapidly invest in modern fiber-optic broadband networks in both existing markets as well as in several expansion markets, bringing the latest in high-speed reliable broadband solutions to its communities.
To Apply
By Mail: Resumes & Cover Letters can be mailed to:
Human Resources
Lightcurve
2516 Holgate St.
Tacoma, WA 98402
By E-mail: Resumes & Cover Letter can be e-mailed to:
About
Lightcurve
Lightcurve is a 5th generation owned and operated company and as a registered Public Utility is required to be held to a higher standard than our competitors.
Lightcurve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mashell Telecom, Inc. d/b/a Lightcurve is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against persons because of their age, sex, race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, or any disability which can be reasonably accommodated, in determining suitability for employment, compensation, promotion, transfers, training, education, social and recreational programs, or termination.
