Senior Director, Finance - Product & Technology - Digital Business

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, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s 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 you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. The Role 
 Lumen is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Senior Director of Finance to serve as the CFO and trusted business partner for our Product & Technology organization. This executive-level leader will provide financial leadership across a dynamic portfolio of digital, software, platform, cloud, and technology investments, helping shape decisions that accelerate growth, enhance profitability, and maximize shareholder value.   In this highly visible role, you will partner directly with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, long-range planning, investment prioritization, and business performance. You will lead a high-performing finance organization while influencing critical decisions related to product innovation, technology investments, resource allocation, and long-term growth.   Responsibilities 
 Serve as the strategic finance leader and key business partner to Product & Technology leadership, translating business priorities into actionable financial strategies. Lead financial management across a complex portfolio, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, headcount planning, capital investments, EBITDA, and free cash flow. Drive annual planning, long-range planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support business growth and investment decisions. Partner with Product, Engineering, Technology, Sales, Marketing, and Corporate Strategy leaders to align financial plans with business objectives. Provide executive-level insights and recommendations regarding portfolio prioritization, organizational investments, profitability, and operational performance. Establish and govern key SaaS and digital business metrics, including recurring revenue, retention, customer economics, and product profitability. Evaluate strategic investments, product initiatives, acquisitions, and technology programs, ensuring disciplined capital allocation and measurable returns. Lead, develop, and inspire a world-class Product Finance organization focused on strategic decision support, business partnership, and financial excellence. Qualifications 
 Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Finance, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Finance, or Product Finance. Experience supporting SaaS, software, cloud, digital platform, or technology-driven businesses. Demonstrated success leading complex P&Ls and driving business performance in large, matrixed organizations. Experience partnering with executive leadership teams on strategic planning, investment decisions, and financial performance management. Deep understanding of SaaS business models, subscription and consumption economics, product development lifecycles, and software investment strategies. Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing finance teams and future leaders. Exceptional financial acumen, executive presence, communication, and influencing skills. Preferred MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced business or finance credentials. Experience serving as a Finance Leader, CFO, or senior finance executive within a SaaS, cloud, enterprise software, or high-growth