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

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, coupled with at least 3 years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or a similar analytical role. Strong proficiency in Excel and a solid understanding of P&L mechanics, forecasting, financial statement interpretation, and budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes are essential. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability for cross-functional collaboration are required. Experience with planning/reporting tools like Anaplan, SAP, or Hyperion is also necessary. Bonus points are awarded for 4+ years of experience in Strategic Corporate Finance within a large enterprise, an MBA/CFA/CPA designation, prior experience as Management Consultants with finance transformation or operational finance experience, previous exposure to telecom, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industries, and prior experience with Sales, Finance, or Commercial/Enterprise business partnerships.

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Analyst will partner with business leaders across SMB, Mid-Market, Public Sector, and Wholesale to support forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Responsibilities include analyzing revenue trends, operating costs, and key KPIs, delivering variance analyses, and providing actionable insights. The role involves supporting the monthly reporting and reforecast process, contributing to the annual budget and long-range plan (LRP), and maintaining/enhancing financial models and dashboards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as sales, product, marketing, and strategy to understand financial drivers is also a key duty, along with assisting with ad hoc financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic planning initiatives.

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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