The Strategic Finance Manager, FP&A is a high-level Individual Contributor that plays a critical role to provide insights that drive decision making across the organization. This position owns some of the key Financial Modeling and Performance Reporting within the FP&A group, and requires a high level of curiosity and exceptional analytical skills. The ideal candidate is someone who proactively seeks to understand the “Why” behind numbers and enjoys digging into data to uncover insights. 

The Strategic Finance Manager will report to the Vice-President FP&A and work closely with the Director of FP&A. 

Job Responsibilities 

  • Prepares monthly recurring Revenue forecasting, Revenue related SaaS metrics reporting and scenario planning analysis. 
  • Pricing & “Deal desk”: 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. 
  • Ad-Hoc Analysis: 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.
  • Model Validation: 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…). 
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of financial analysis and reporting. Implement best practices and recommend automation solutions.

Qualifications/Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • 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. 
  • Previous experience (2 years+) in SaaS or Technology.
  • Exceptional skill level in Excel and ability to build complex financial models from scratch. 
  • 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.
  • A deep sense of curiosity, with the ability to think strategically, ask the right questions and solve complex challenges with creative, data driven solutions. 
  • Salesforce, Adaptive and/or Thinkcell experience a plus.
  • Strong understanding of Accounting needed (CPA preferred).
  • FP&A certification preferred.

About Brightcove 

Brightcove is a diverse, global team of smart, passionate people who are revolutionizing the way organizations deliver video. We’re hyped up about storytelling, and about helping organizations reach their audiences in bold and innovative ways. When video is done right, it can have a powerful and lasting effect. Hearts open. Minds change. 

Since 2004, Brightcove has been supporting customers that are some of the largest media companies, enterprises, events, and non-profit organizations in the world. There are over 600 Brightcovers globally, each of us representing our unique talents and we have built a culture that values authenticity, individual empowerment, excellence and collaboration. This culture enables us to harness the incredible power of video and create an environment where you will want to grow, stay and thrive. Bottom line: We take our video seriously, and we take great pride in doing it as #oneteam.

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We strive to provide our employees with an environment where they can do their best work and be their best selves. This includes a focus on our employees’ work experience, actively creating a culture where inclusion and growth are at the center, and hiring, recognizing, promoting employees who are committed to living and breathing these same ideals. We value collaboration, creativity, work/life balance, professional growth and creating an empowering space for open communication. Whether you’re in one of our offices around the world or working remotely you have plenty of 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 … and more to come!

We recognize that no candidate is perfect and Brightcove would love to have the chance to get to know you. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Brightcove embraces diversity and seeks candidates who support persons of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. If you need any accommodations for your interview, please email recruiting@brightcove.com. 

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