Chief Financial Officer

Company Overview : Bright Edge is a leading enterprise SEO and content performance platform trusted by over 1,500 global brands including Microsoft, Adobe, and Marriott.What makes Bright Edge special is our innovative technology that transforms complex search data into actionable insights. We're not just another martech company – we literally pioneered the SEO platform category and continue to lead with AI-powered solutions.Working with us means joining a team that's solving fascinating technical and business challenges at scale. You'll be directly impacting how major brands connect with their audiences online.We are seeking an experienced FP&A Lead / Manager to join our team and drive strategic financial initiatives while providing critical insights to our executive leadership team.Position Summary : We're seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join our finance team and drive strategic financial planning for our rapidly growing Saa S business. You'll be responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and providing analytical insights to support our ARR growth.Key Responsibilities : Own annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the entire organizationDevelop and maintain comprehensive Saa S metrics reporting including ARR, churn, LTV / CAC, and unit economicsPartner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to analyze performance and identify growth opportunitiesPrepare monthly board packages and present financial results to executive leadershipBuild financial models to support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and investment prioritizationLead variance analysis and provide actionable insights to drive business performanceSupport fundraising activities with investor materials and financial due diligenceRequired Qualifications : 5-10 years of FP&A experience, with 3+ years in Saa S / subscription businessesDeep understanding of Saa S metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, LTV / CAC, cohort analysis)Advanced Excel / Google Sheets and SQL skillsExperience with Salesforce, Net Suite, and BI tools (Tableau / Looker preferred)Strong analytical and financial modeling skillsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldPreferred Qualifications : MBA or CFA designationExperience at high-growth Saa S companies ($10 M-$100 M ARR)Familiarity with revenue recognition standards (ASC 606)Experience with planning tools (Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.)Python / R programming skillsAbility to overlap with EST / PST timezones (till 12 : 30 AM IST)Interview ProcessRecruiter ScreenInterview with Director of FP&AAssessment - Financial ModelingInterview with Head of Finance / Head of Operations / Director - StrategyInterview with CEO / CTO