Lightspeed DMS
Overview
Lightspeed’s FP&A team acts as a strategic partner, taking ownership of company performance and maximizing value creation – not just reporting the numbers. This role focuses on managing operating expenses, optimizing spend, and supporting headcount planning across departments. The Senior Analyst, FP&A, will develop deep business acumen and deliver data-driven insights into company performance, market trends, and the competitive landscape. In partnership with functional leaders, this position will make recommendations that inform strategic decision-making.
What you’ll do
Operating Expense Management
Monitor and analyze departmental operating expenses to ensure budget adherence.
Partner with budget owners to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve spend efficiency.
Develop and maintain spend tracking tools and dashboards.
Headcount Planning & Workforce Analytics
Support workforce planning, including hiring forecasts, attrition modeling, and labor cost analysis.
Collaborate with HR and department leads to align headcount plans with strategic goals.
Maintain headcount models and provide insights on organizational structure and capacity.
Planning & Forecasting
Lead the operating expense and headcount components of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
Maintain and enhance planning processes and tools to improve accuracy and scalability.
Ensure alignment between financial forecasts and operational plans.
Business Partnership
Serve as a trusted advisor to department leaders, providing financial guidance and performance insights.
Collaborate cross-functionally aligning financial insights with operational execution.
Strategic Projects & Ad Hoc Analysis
Lead cross-functional financial analyses to support strategic initiatives.
Build dynamic models to evaluate business scenarios, investment opportunities, and long-range planning.
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, management consulting, or strategic finance, ideally in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; fluency in Excel and financial systems (Anaplan, NetSuite, and PowerBI).
Deep understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, churn, etc.) and 3-statement financial modeling.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus.
A mindset of efficiency and scalability – able to design and implement robust financial processes and systems. Prioritization, proactive problem-solving, and a bias for action are essential to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong Business Partnership Skills — collaborative, trustworthy, and able to build strong relationships with operational leaders.
Strategic Influence – able to translate financial insights into strategic decisions and align stakeholders.
Exceptional Communication Skills – able to simplify complex financial concepts and craft clear narratives that provide commentary on performance and strategy.
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What you’ll do
Operating Expense Management
Monitor and analyze departmental operating expenses to ensure budget adherence.
Partner with budget owners to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve spend efficiency.
Develop and maintain spend tracking tools and dashboards.
Headcount Planning & Workforce Analytics
Support workforce planning, including hiring forecasts, attrition modeling, and labor cost analysis.
Collaborate with HR and department leads to align headcount plans with strategic goals.
Maintain headcount models and provide insights on organizational structure and capacity.
Planning & Forecasting
Lead the operating expense and headcount components of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
Maintain and enhance planning processes and tools to improve accuracy and scalability.
Ensure alignment between financial forecasts and operational plans.
Business Partnership
Serve as a trusted advisor to department leaders, providing financial guidance and performance insights.
Collaborate cross-functionally aligning financial insights with operational execution.
Strategic Projects & Ad Hoc Analysis
Lead cross-functional financial analyses to support strategic initiatives.
Build dynamic models to evaluate business scenarios, investment opportunities, and long-range planning.
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, management consulting, or strategic finance, ideally in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; fluency in Excel and financial systems (Anaplan, NetSuite, and PowerBI).
Deep understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, churn, etc.) and 3-statement financial modeling.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus.
A mindset of efficiency and scalability – able to design and implement robust financial processes and systems. Prioritization, proactive problem-solving, and a bias for action are essential to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong Business Partnership Skills — collaborative, trustworthy, and able to build strong relationships with operational leaders.
Strategic Influence – able to translate financial insights into strategic decisions and align stakeholders.
Exceptional Communication Skills – able to simplify complex financial concepts and craft clear narratives that provide commentary on performance and strategy.
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