[Remote] Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Playfly Sports is looking for a Director, FP&A to join their Corporate Finance organization. This role is responsible for the execution of core FP&A processes, providing strategic financial insights, and managing the FP&A team while collaborating with various departments to support decision-making and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the VP of FP&A to own the execution and continuous improvement of core FP&A processes, including monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, variance analysis, and the Company’s 5-Year Plan
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all FP&A deliverables, models, and management reporting
• Oversee financial modeling, forecasting tools, and reporting frameworks to support scalable, repeatable analysis
• Lead updates to the 5-Year Plan, including assumption management, scenario analysis, and alignment with strategic priorities
• Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between management reporting, financial statements, and forward-looking projections, including balance sheet and cash flow support
• Own and elevate the company-wide financial narrative for executive deliverables, including Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), and ad-hoc leadership presentations
• Analyze financial results to identify risks, opportunities, trends, and tradeoffs, providing clear recommendations to senior leadership
• Prepare and deliver sales pacing, performance analytics, and key metric reporting for executive audiences
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the VP of FP&A and senior leaders, challenging assumptions and influencing decisions with data-driven insights
• Act as a delegate for the VP of FP&A in executive meetings and cross-functional forums as needed
• Collaborate with business unit leaders and functional partners (Sales, Operations, Accounting, etc.) to support decision-making, cost management, and performance optimization
• Lead initiatives to improve, automate, and scale FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies as the business grows
• Provide dashboards, analytical tools, and frameworks that enable proactive management of financial and operational performance
• Identify opportunities to standardize reporting, enhance forecasting accuracy, and improve visibility into business drivers
• Directly manage and mentor FP&A team members, including reviewing and elevating analyst output prior to executive consumption
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, quality, professional development, and continuous improvement
• Ensure documentation of key processes, models, and templates to support team continuity and scalability
• Serve as a leadership presence within the Finance organization, modeling strong judgment, collaboration, and ownership
• Lead or support ad-hoc financial analyses, strategic initiatives, and special projects as required
• Perform other job-related duties consistent with the scope and seniority of the role

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles; sports or college athletics experience is a plus
• Demonstrated experience owning forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and executive financial reporting
• Proven ability to influence senior executives, challenge assumptions, and provide clear, data-driven recommendations
• Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of corporate finance and accounting fundamentals
• Prior people management experience, including developing talent and leading teams or complex workstreams
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts for executive audiences
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; strong presentation-building capabilities
• ERP system experience required; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications expected
• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred

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