Brightseed

Senior Financial Analyst

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Telecommunications, Internet Service ProvidersIndustries

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South. Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience. Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none. Check us out on the web!

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing team! In this role, you will support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reporting for our Enterprise revenue segments, including SMB, Mid-Market & Public Sector, and Wholesale. As a financial partner to the business, you’ll work closely with revenue and cost owners to analyze trends, evaluate performance, and shape strategic financial plans. You will help translate commercial activity into financial outcomes, providing critical inputs to our annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range plan (LRP). Your insights will help the business track toward financial goals and make informed investment decisions. This role is perfect for an analyst who thrives at the intersection of finance and business, with a strong analytical foundation and the interpersonal skills to collaborate across sales, marketing, and commercial strategy teams. The FP&A team at Brightspeed plays a critical role in ensuring the company’s success and helping leadership optimize decision making. We work in a highly collaborative environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, your duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Partner with business leaders across SMB, Mid-Market, Public Sector, and Wholesale to support forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis
  • Analyze revenue trends, operating costs, and key KPIs; deliver variance analyses and actionable insights
  • Support the monthly reporting and reforecast process, ensuring accurate and timely financial updates
  • Help shape the business’s contribution to the annual budget and long-range plan (LRP)
  • Maintain and enhance financial models and dashboards to enable visibility and support decision-making
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, marketing, and strategy teams to understand financial drivers
  • Assist with ad hoc financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic planning initiatives

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or a similar analytical role
  • Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, forecasting, and financial statement interpretation.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with Anaplan, SAP, Hyperion, or other planning/reporting tools
  • Excellent analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
  • Proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and a team-oriented mindset

BONUS POINTS FOR:

  • 4+ years of experience with Strategic Corporate Finance in a large enterprise environment
  • MBA / CFA / CPA designation
  • Former Management Consultants with finance transformation or operational finance experience
  • Candidates with experience in telecom, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive industries
  • Prior exposure to Sales, Finance, Commercial / Enterprise business partnerships

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Additional Information

WHY

Skills

Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Forecasting
Business Performance Reporting
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Trend Analysis
Strategic Financial Planning
Long-Range Planning (LRP)
Commercial Activity Analysis
Investment Decisions
Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills

Brightseed

AI platform for discovering health-boosting compounds

About Brightseed

Brightseed discovers beneficial compounds in nature that can enhance human health using artificial intelligence. Their Forager® platform identifies bioactive compounds—small molecules from plants and microbes that positively affect biological functions. They also offer Brightseed™ Bio Gut Fiber, which contains bioactives that support gut health. By partnering with companies, Brightseed provides insights into bioactives and their health benefits, aiming to unlock the potential of these compounds.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$123.8MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility
Medical, dental, & vision
Unlimited PTO
Life insurance
EAP
401(k) plan
Mental health platform
Employee discounts
Cell phone & commuter costs
Parental leave

Risks

Increased competition from established brands like Centrum in the bioactive market.
Over-reliance on partnerships like Manitoba Harvest could limit market reach.
Regulatory scrutiny poses challenges as Brightseed expands in the health and wellness sector.

Differentiation

Brightseed uses AI to discover bioactives, accelerating discovery from years to months.
Forager® A.I. maps bioactives to health outcomes with unprecedented accuracy and speed.
Brightseed's Bio Gut Fiber is made from upcycled hemp hulls, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.

Upsides

Growing consumer interest in personalized nutrition boosts demand for Brightseed's bioactive products.
Rising gut health awareness increases demand for Brightseed's gut health-focused bioactives.
Regulatory support for bioactives in supplements facilitates Brightseed's market expansion.

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