BRIGHT SOLUTIONSP
Who are we?
Bright Software Group provides industry-leading software solutions for accountants, bookkeepers, and small businesses across the UK and Ireland. Our multi-award-winning, user-friendly products help practices grow, automate admin, and serve their clients with confidence — underpinned by exceptional customer support.
Bright operates a recurring revenue model driven by SaaS metrics, with a growth strategy focused on both organic development and a buy-and-build acquisition programme. We invest continuously in our people, processes, and technology to deliver the insight and operational rigour expected of a high-growth, PE-backed software business.
The Opportunity
Bright is building a best-in-class Finance function and this is a high-impact role at the heart of it. The FP&A Manager – Data & Business Intelligence will work closely with the VP of FP&A to lead the data strategy for Finance, own the monthly ARR snowball, build out the Power BI reporting layer, and shape the intelligence that informs Board, investor, and commercial decisions.
This is an opportunity for a qualified finance professional with a passion for data and business intelligence to play a defining part in a rapidly growing PE-backed SaaS business at a pivotal stage.
What Will You Do?
As FP&A Manager – Data & Business Intelligence, you will sit at the intersection of Finance, Data, and commercial decision-making. You will be responsible for driving data integrity, building scalable BI infrastructure, and delivering the financial insight that supports Bright’s growth strategy.
Data, Business Intelligence & ARR Snowball: Own the monthly ARR snowball from extraction to Board presentation. Build and maintain Power BI dashboards across core SaaS KPIs, replacing manual Excel reporting with a scalable self-serve environment. Maintain data integrity across NetSuite, HiBob, and HubSpot, and lead Finance data governance including metric definitions and quality controls.
*Financial Planning & Analysis:*Lead the monthly FP&A close cycle, including variance analysis and Board commentary. Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts in partnership with department heads. Maintain the Group’s financial model and scenario outputs to support strategic decisions and investor readiness.
*Finance Business Partnering:*Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner to key departments, translating data into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders. Challenge assumptions constructively and add commercial value beyond the numbers.
*Team Leadership & Strategic Projects:*Manage and develop FP&A and BI analysts, with a clear path to building a small team as the function scales. Support the CFO and VP of FP&A on investor reporting, due diligence, and M&A workstreams. Drive continuous improvement across Finance processes and tooling.
Nice to Have
Bright provides a suite of industry-leading software solutions designed for accountants and bookkeepers across the UK and Ireland. Since our inception in 2021, we’ve acquired and developed best-in-class solutions, all built on one essential foundation—world-class customer support that customers can depend on.
Our multi-award-winning, user-friendly, and innovative products empower accountants and bookkeepers to efficiently support their clients while growing their practices.
Our vision is to power the digital practice of tomorrow, today. We achieve this by delivering cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions that integrate seamlessly, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity.
The success of our people is equally as important to us as the success of our customers.
We foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and where equal opportunities are championed for all. We are committed to supporting our employees at every step of their journey with Bright