Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

BitSight is looking for a Senior Analyst to join our growing FP&A team. The right individual will be a business and financial partner to the FP&A and leadership teams at BitSight, as we continue on our growth journey.

The Role

Working directly with Finance and corporate leadership, you will serve as a key member of the FP&A team. Core components of the role include partnering with the management team to review analysis of monthly results vs. budget and incorporate feedback into the forecasting process, board presentation preparation, and data analysis to track and report on operational and financial metrics to drive business decisions. You will serve as the primary liaison between FP&A and our Chief Customer Officer, facilitating cross-functional analysis to help provide operational and strategic insights for the leadership team. Furthermore, you will partner with key internal teams (Accounting, Analytics, Systems, Business Intelligence) to ensure business decisions are driven by data.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the annual strategy and budget process and monthly forecasts working with all functional areas across the business
• Assist in the development, tracking and reporting of operational and financial metrics and KPI’s
• Forecast revenue, spend and headcount levels
• Help support ad hoc financial and operational analysis
• Lead discussions and develop analyses to support company initiatives and financial decisions
• Public company comparables analysis 
• Work closely with the Finance team to prepare a monthly reporting package
• Maintain / enhance SaaS efficiency models (e.g. LTV:CAC)
• Assistance with M&A, financings 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in financial forecasting, planning and analysis and operational budget management
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
• Exceptional analytical acumen
• Demonstrated ability to consistently work within fixed timeframes and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to quickly grasp and apply analytical concepts
• Proactive communicator with excellent verbal and written skills. Must be capable of building strong relationships with colleagues
• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and precision; detail-oriented, highly-organized and resourceful
• Exceptional work ethic, team mentality, positive attitude, highly-driven, self-motivated, and excellent business partnering skills
• Passion for technology and genuine desire to make meaningful contributions on a team with big aspirations
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Previous experience with SaaS/subscription business models preferred
• Prior experience with cloud-based budgeting systems and business intelligence systems a plus (Adaptive Planning & Looker preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required