Senior financial analyst - fp&a

About the Company
Bright Edge is a global leader in enterprise SEO and content performance marketing. Our platform empowers the world’s leading brands to transform online engagement into measurable business results through AI-powered insights, automation, and performance analytics.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A to join our growing finance organization. This role will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership to drive strategic financial planning, Saa S business analysis, forecasting accuracy, and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in Saa S financial modeling, recurring revenue analytics, and KPI-driven business performance management in a high-growth technology environment.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes across business functions.
• Develop and maintain robust Saa S financial models for revenue, ARR, bookings, headcount, operating expenses, and cash flow planning.
• Support annual budgeting and long-range planning exercises.
• Analyze actuals vs. forecast and provide variance insights with actionable recommendations.

Saa S Metrics & Business Analytics
Own and analyze key Saa S performance metrics including:

• ARR / MRR
• Net Revenue Retention (NRR)
• Gross Revenue Retention (GRR)
• CAC
• LTV
• CAC Payback Period
• Churn & Expansion Metrics
• Gross Margin & Unit Economics
• Build scalable KPI dashboards and reporting frameworks for executive leadership.
• Conduct cohort analysis, customer profitability analysis, and scenario modeling.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

• Partner with GTM, Customer Success, Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide insights on revenue trends, pipeline performance, sales productivity, and investment efficiency.
• Support board reporting, investor reporting, and executive presentations.
• Assist in evaluating strategic investments, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency opportunities.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Improve financial reporting automation and data integrity across systems.
• Drive process optimization initiatives within FP&A workflows.
• Collaborate with Accounting during month-end and quarter-end close cycles.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial and operational data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CFA, CPA, or CA preferred.
• 3–4 years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Financial Analytics roles.
• Strong experience working within a Saa S or subscription-based business model is mandatory.
• Advanced expertise in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of Saa S metrics and subscription economics.
• Experience working with large datasets and business intelligence/reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills required.
• Experience with ERP and FP&A tools is preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Skills

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Experience supporting US-based finance teams and leadership stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working across global teams and time zones.
• Experience in enterprise B2 B Saa S environments preferred.