Strategic FP&A Associate

Hi, we're Brigit! A holistic financial health company helping everyday Americans build a brighter financial future. With a business model that is aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, avoid unfair fees and build their credit quickly. If autonomy, ownership, and having meaningful input at the company you work for is important to you, come join our growing team!

Brigit is doing innovative and exciting work, but don’t just take our word for it, our work is being recognized by others:

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• Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022
• Business Insider’s Most Promising Consumer Startups 2022
• Forbes Fintech 50 2022

Role overview

Brigit is looking for an experienced Strategic FP&A Associate to support our next phase of growth by driving core FP&A functions, including strategic modeling, budgeting, and performance analysis. This role is perfect for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys building in a fast-paced environment at a mission-driven fintech company.

You’ll collaborate with leaders across the organization to develop forecasts, analyze performance, and deliver insights that drive strategic decision-making. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, a passion for process improvement, and a willingness to dive deep into data to uncover key business trends.

What you’ll be doing

• Strategic Finance & Scenario Planning: Build models to evaluate new initiatives, investment opportunities, and business scenarios. Present recommendations that inform long-term planning and resource allocation.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Maintain and enhance Brigit’s 3-statement financial model and unit economic models. Partner with functional leads to develop forecasts and budgets that align with strategic goals.
• Financial Reporting & Insights: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for Brigit and Upbound (our parent company). Deliver clear, actionable insights to executive leadership through financial and unit economics analysis.
• Cash Flow & Capital Efficiency: Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements. Collaborate with the Upbound finance team to deploy capital effectively to support sustainable growth.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a trusted finance partner to teams across the company – translating financial data into strategic decisions. Help others understand the financial impact of their team’s work.
• Process Development: Design and implement scalable finance processes to support growth. Find ways to automate and leverage AI/LLMs to drive operational efficiencies.

What you have

• Experience: 3-6 years in FP&A or strategic finance at a high-growth consumer-focused company. Background in investment banking or consulting is a plus. Fintech, lending, or subscription company experience is highly valued.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA or CFA certifications are a bonus.
• Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and GAAP. Experience with customer unit economics (LTV:CAC, retention, ARPU).
• Tools & Tech: Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with ERP systems and BI tools. Familiarity with SQL and/or Oracle Smart View is a plus.
• Communication Skills: Comfortable working cross functionally. Ability to translate and simplify complex financial information for senior leadership and diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Location

This is a full-time role which will operate out of Brigit’s New York office, with the option to work remotely 1-2x per week, based on business needs.

Compensation

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $120,000 - $155,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits for which an individual may be eligible (other benefits listed below). The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Our Benefits and Team

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO Policy
• 401k plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Physical and mental wellbeing benefits including Wellhub for access to virtual workouts and discounted gym memberships, and Headspace Care for covered virtual therapy sessions and unlimited on demand health support
• Monthly reimbursements to use against wifi and cell phone bills
• Annual reimbursement for Learning & Development
• Help hard working Americans build a brighter financial future
• High-growth company
• A dynamic, flexible and collaborative start-up work environment with a highly talented team

Brigit is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.