Brighton Jones

Senior Finance Analyst

Brighton Jones$95K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or a similar analytical role.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, including experience building forecasts, budgets, management reporting, and analyses.
  • Strong understanding of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and GAAP principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage recurring processes and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate preparation of annual budget templates and supporting analyses with the Senior Director of Finance.
  • Maintain and improve multi-year financial forecasts across various business factors.
  • Partner with department leaders to monitor performance and flag target discrepancies.
  • Support capital allocation analyses and strategic finance projects directed by senior leadership.
  • Design and implement a scalable department-level reporting process across the firm.
  • Prepare quarterly reporting packages and financial analyses for executive meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and improve recurring finance processes.

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation.
  • Equity ownership opportunities for every employee.
  • Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1 plus additional flex days.
  • 100% reimbursement for required training and personal career development plans.
Full Job Description
Your Role:

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

  • Coordinate preparation of annual budget templates, consolidation files, quality control checks, budget uploads, and supporting analyses in partnership with the Senior Director of Finance.
  • Maintain and improve multi-year financial forecasts, scenario analyses, and planning models across revenue, client growth, headcount, compensation, G&A, and new business initiatives.
  • Partner with department leaders to refine assumptions, evaluate staffing needs, monitor performance, and flag areas that are off target.
  • Support capital allocation analyses, business cases, and other strategic finance projects under the direction of senior finance leadership.


Management Reporting & Executive Materials:

  • Help design and implement a more scalable department-level reporting process across the firm.
  • Prepare quarterly reporting packages, including budget-to-actual analysis, variance commentary, and key business driver reporting.
  • Prepare financial analyses, PowerPoint materials, and supporting exhibits for executive leadership and ownership meetings.
  • Translate financial data into clear business implications and recommendations.


Compensation & Equity Support:

  • Perform regular compensation analyses, including workforce planning, incentive compensation support, and related financial modeling.
  • Support the firm's equity program by maintaining accurate records, tracking ownership activity, and preparing owner/shareholder communications and statements.


Process Improvement & Automation:

  • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve recurring finance processes, especially within budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and template management.
  • Build and improve financial models, reporting tools, dashboards, and templates using Excel, DataRails, Power Query, AI tools, and other systems where appropriate.


Your Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or a similar analytical role.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, including experience building forecasts, budgets, management reporting, and business analyses.
  • Strong understanding of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and GAAP accounting principles.
  • Strong attention to detail and a consistent track record of producing accurate, high-quality work.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage recurring processes, meet deadlines, and proactively flag risks, issues, or data inconsistencies.
  • Experience preparing analyses, presentations, or financial materials for senior leaders is highly desirable.
  • NetSuite, DataRails, Power Query, Power BI, VBA, or similar tool experience is a plus.
  • Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, automate work, or enhance analysis is a plus.
  • Wealth management, banking, insurance, professional services, or broader financial services experience is a plus.


Compensation:

  • Pay: $95,000-$125,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.


Ownership & Financial Wellbeing
  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
  • Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
  • New Business Incentive Program
  • Generous employee referral bonus
  • Cell phone data reimbursement
  • Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members


Time & Flexibility
  • Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
  • Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays
  • Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
  • Heavily subsidized transit


Growth & Development
  • 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
  • Personal career development plans
  • Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
  • Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
  • Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend


Connection & Community
  • Quarterly team-building events
  • Regular social events
  • Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups


Family & Milestones
  • Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent)
  • Adoption benefits
  • Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years


Visa Sponsorship: Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for the position offered. Accordingly, we are unable to hire individuals who require, or will require, employment visa sponsorship either now or in the future.

About Brighton Jones

Brighton Jones is a wealth management firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and tax planning services to individuals and families. The company was founded in 1999 by Jon Jones and Charles Brighton, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Brighton Jones has over 250 employees and manages over $6 billion in assets. The company has been recognized as one of the top wealth management firms in the country by publications such as Barron's and Forbes.
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250 employees
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1999

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