Strategic Finance Manager, FP&A

Summary

Join Brightcove as a Strategic Finance Manager, FP&A, a high-level individual contributor role driving organizational decision-making through insightful financial analysis. You will own key financial modeling and performance reporting, requiring exceptional analytical skills and a proactive approach to understanding data. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, you will collaborate closely with the Director of FP&A. This position involves preparing forecasts, conducting scenario planning, supporting pricing strategies, and performing ad-hoc analyses. You will also contribute to the FP&A cycle, maintain the FP&A system, and identify process improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience in FP&A, and a deep understanding of financial modeling.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Have 5-10+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Finance or Strategic Finance role (e.g. M&A), and/or Consulting Firm
• Possess previous experience (2 years+) in SaaS or Technology
• Demonstrate exceptional skill level in Excel and ability to build complex financial models from scratch
• Possess excellent attention to detail, with the ability to roll-up your sleeves and understand the Data sources and limitations. Ability to interpret data, perform in depth analysis, and draw meaningful insights
• Demonstrate a deep sense of curiosity, with the ability to think strategically, ask the right questions and solve complex challenges with creative, data driven solutions

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly recurring Revenue forecasting, Revenue related SaaS metrics reporting and scenario planning analysis
• Develop a strong understanding of Cost of Good Solds (COGS) to enhance existing Pricing models and Margin analysis to support Deal evaluation. Support the Sales teams globally on Pricing evaluations (Discounting levels by Product)
• Run the Long-Range Plan Financial Modeling and scenario planning
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by senior management. Provide decision support on strategic initiatives and operational improvements
• Work closely with the Director of FP&A to be able to lead the FP&A cycle on an as needed basis and support in overall Month-end Variance analysis, bridges to Budget & Forecast as well as Board Reporting
• Understand in depth and support the maintenance of the FP&A system (Adaptive Workday) reporting architecture, modeling calculations and monitor access rights
• Validate and back-test financial models to ensure accuracy, and reliability. Implement enhancements and improvements to modeling methodologies as needed (including scenario and sensitivity analysis, R&O etc…)
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of financial analysis and reporting. Implement best practices and recommend automation solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree
• Have Salesforce, Adaptive and/or Thinkcell experience
• Possess a strong understanding of Accounting (CPA preferred)
• Hold an FP&A certification

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Professional growth
• Opportunities to meet colleagues and celebrate a variety of personal interests with organized groups and clubs including an Employee Action Committee, Women of Brightcove, Pride of Brightcove, Parents of Brightcove