Senior Analyst, FP&A

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Lightspeed DMS
South Jordan, UTAH, United States
  • Finance
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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.

What you should have:

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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