[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 Company Overview • Playfly Sports is the leading REVENUE MAXIMIZER in the sports industry. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.playfly.com/. Apply To This Job