Finance Associate, Lightship

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or consulting
• Strong working knowledge of 3-statement financial models
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes and communicate with non-finance stakeholders
• Previous financial experience in hardware or manufacturing sectors
• High attention to detail with the ability to connect the dots between granular data and company-wide strategy
• A proactive and resourceful approach—you don’t wait for instructions; you seek clarity, build, and iterate
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Desirable

• We're looking for a highly analytical and proactive Finance Associate to take a leading role in shaping our financial planning, decision support, and operational insights
• This elevated position goes beyond traditional FP&A, integrating strategic analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and systems thinking to help Lightship scale
• You’ll partner closely with teams across the organization to deliver the insights that drive smarter, faster decisions
• This is a great opportunity for someone ready to step into a more strategic role with visibility across the leadership team
• Own and evolve financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
• Drive strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis, business case development, and performance measurement
• Partner cross-functionally to support cost control strategies and ROI
• Support product development teams by modeling investment trade-offs and resourcing plans
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into business performance
• Lead monthly Budget vs
• Actuals (BvA) reviews with stakeholders, communicating insights and guiding resource allocation
• Automate and improve internal finance processes through better systems, documentation, and tools (e.g. , NetSuite, Excel models)
• Support long-term planning with scenario modeling and capital allocation frameworks
• Build trust and accountability with leaders across the business by being a reliable, data-driven thought partner