Full-Time

Finance & Strategy Manager

Posted on 1/30/2025

Brightwheel

Brightwheel

201-500 employees

Childcare management software for preschools

Consumer Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$104k - $169kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Remote (US Only)

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Investment Banking
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling

You match the following Brightwheel's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 6+ years of finance experience including experience within investment banking, private equity or venture capital, including 1+ years recent operational experience in strategic finance functions at a high-growth company
  • High proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and financial reporting softwares
  • Excellent analytical financial modeling and forecasting skills, with a deep understanding of model architecture and formula efficiency and business judgment to balance details while not losing sight of the big picture
  • Strong grasp of the 3 financial statements and US GAAP
  • Strong business acumen and experience implementing financial processes and systems
  • Team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves data and numbers, and is highly self-motivated and analytical
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior management
Responsibilities
  • Own and build detailed and dynamic financial models to support business cases and influence key investment decisions that inform the company’s strategy across various functions and P&Ls
  • Be a lead in company-wide quarterly and annual planning cycles including partnering with key stakeholders for inputs, driving strategic discussions around investments, presenting takeaways and recommendations to executive leadership on financial outlook, investment focus and overall cash impact
  • Be an expert finance business partner by delivering financial support to key functions (Operations, G&A, and Product & Engineering) regarding investment approvals and identifying risks and opportunities to our financial plan
  • Being a thought leader to improve and simplify processes, drive standardization, and build scalable solutions and reporting to support the next stage of brightwheel’s growth
  • Assist in ad hoc projects and reporting including but not limited to: Investor Relations, Capital Fundraising, Board meetings

Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. The platform simplifies various administrative tasks such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and communication with families, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. Users have reported that 90% of preschools using Brightwheel experience an increase in timely payments, while 95% of administrators and staff note improved communication with families. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the software. Its user-friendly interface and strong customer service set it apart from competitors, making it a top choice in the educational technology market. The goal of Brightwheel is to enhance the efficiency of childcare management and foster better relationships between centers and families.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$86.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Brightwheel's acquisition of Experience Early Learning expands its educational offerings.
  • The $55M Series C funding round boosts Brightwheel's growth potential and market reach.
  • Brightwheel's platform improves timely payments and communication for 90% of its users.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-powered tools like Clay could challenge Brightwheel's market position.
  • Integration challenges from acquiring Experience Early Learning may disrupt service quality.
  • Rapid valuation increase to $600 million may attract scrutiny and pressure for growth.

What makes Brightwheel unique

  • Brightwheel offers an all-in-one platform for childcare management and communication.
  • The platform is highly rated, earning the title of #1 childcare software.
  • Brightwheel's integration with QuickBooks enhances financial monitoring for childcare centers.

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Benefits

Competitive base salary

Equity

Premium medical, dental, & vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO policy

Wellness & productivity stipend

Learning & development stipend