Director of Capital Planning

Director of Capital Planning

About Forged Fiber

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

The Role 

The Director, Capital Planning leads the financial planning, governance, and performance management of Forged Fiber’s capital portfolio with a primary focus on fiber construction. This role owns the capital planning process across annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range plan, partnering closely with Engineering & Construction, Field Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, and senior leadership. The Director serves as a key finance partner for fiber expansion and other investment areas by driving executive reporting, analysis, and disciplined capital governance.

Work Location: US, Hybrid / Remote

The Main Responsibilities

•                    Own monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range capital and build plan forecasts, ensuring alignment between deployment plans, spend timing, and cash requirements

•                    Prepare executive-level reporting and recommendations on capital spend, outlook, risks, and investment trade-offs for finance leadership and operating partners.

•                    Lead monthly and weekly recurring meetings with the SLT requiring collaboration with key business partners throughout the organization

•                    Ownership and management of month-end financial reporting and variance analysis, partnering closely with the Accounting team to implement accruals and policies.

•                    Drive process improvement in planning tools, data quality, and reporting to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision making.                     

What We Look For in a Candidate

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.

Main Requirements

•                    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

•                    10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, capital planning, corporate finance, or project finance

•                    Strong understanding of capital budgeting, financial modeling, forecasting, and investment analysis, with the ability to connect financial outcomes to operational deployment drivers.

•                    Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning processes and influence investment decisions at the senior leadership and executive levels.

•                    Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems, planning tools, and business intelligence platforms preferred.

•                    Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.

•                    High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

•                    Ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with a broad set of executives and constituencies 

•                    Telecom experience preferred

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What to Expect Next

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.   We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.

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