Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

DIRECTOR, FP&A

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN 

Playfly Sports is looking for a Director, FP&A to join our team!

The Director, FP&A is a highly visible leadership role within Playfly Sports’ Corporate Finance organization and serves as a critical multiplier to the existing FP&A team. This role owns the day-to-day execution and integrity of the Company’s core FP&A processes while providing strategic financial insights that inform executive decision-making.

As a senior leader within FP&A, this individual will act as a financial steward for the enterprise, owning forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, performance analysis, and executive financial narratives. The role partners closely with Accounting, Sales, Operations, and senior business leaders, and directly manages and develops FP&A talent. This role is expected to be able to act as a primary FP&A lead, ensuring rigor and clarity for senior leadership.

This highly valued position will be held by someone that demonstrates superb critical thinking abilities and quantitative skills to keep the business well-informed of our financial performance by providing key insights and analytics. This position is ideal for a seasoned FP&A leader who combines strong analytical depth with executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH  

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required

• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred

• 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

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   

• This position takes place in a quiet office setting and does not required physically demanding work

• Frequently required use of hands and fingers to write, manipulate telephone and computer keyboard

• Regularly required to hear, talk, and use close vision

• May require occasional travel for team collaboration or finance leadership meetings

COMPENSATION