What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Finance position at BrightAI?
We are a high-growth company that is looking for teammates who want to be key contributors to changing the way businesses interact with the physical world through intelligent automation. This is an incredible opportunity to join a fast-moving organization that operates at the intersection of AI, hardware, and cloud infrastructure. You’ll be part of a team scaling a platform that processes real-world data from billions of events across edge devices, mobile sensors, and enterprise systems — helping to build the operational and financial backbone that enables innovation at scale.
We are seeking a Strategic Finance Specialist to serve as a key strategic partner to our CFO. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and is eager to shape the financial direction of a growing technology organization. You will own the company’s corporate financial model, drive strategic financial analysis, and play a critical role in supporting investment decisions and operational execution. This role requires exceptional analytical acumen, business judgment, and a proactive, hands-on approach.
Responsibilities
- Own, maintain, and evolve the corporate financial model to support strategic decision-making and long-range planning.
- Partner directly with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation initiatives.
- Conduct deep financial analysis to evaluate investments, partnerships, and business opportunities across hardware and software verticals.
- Lead key strategic and operational finance projects — from market analysis to performance tracking — with minimal oversight.
- Develop financial insights that inform board materials, investor discussions, and executive decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, accounting, operations, and product teams to ensure alignment on financial goals and performance metrics.
- Drive process improvement and automation across financial planning and reporting systems.
Skills And Expertise
- 5 years of experience in Technology Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, or FP&A (hardware/software exposure strongly preferred).
- Deep understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and corporate finance principles.
- Proven ability to operate independently, execute with precision, and communicate effectively with executives.
- Demonstrated success in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Self-starter who thrives on ownership and is excited by the opportunity for upward mobility and growing responsibility.
