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Director of FP&A

New York, NY

Job Title: Director of FP&A

Work Location: New York or Los Angeles

Start Date: ASAP

 

Named one of WorkLife’s 50 Best Places to Work and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Whalar Group is a global Creator company on a mission to liberate the creative voice. We believe the future belongs to Creators: those who dream loud, and wrestle those dreams into the real world. Passionate, diverse, modern storytellers who create vibrant culture and value-driven communities. Brave entrepreneurs who demand a new creative playground and a new economy, the Creator Economy.

Whalar Group’s unique ecosystem includes six companies: 

  • Whalar Agency, the world’s leading independent Creator and Social agency
  • Sixteenth, a full-service, 360° Creator and talent management company
  • The Lighthouse, an IRL campus for Creators and their teams.
  • Foam, the operating system for talent managers
  • Moby Ventures, a creator-centric venture studio
  • Umi Games, a groundbreaking gaming studio

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Director of Financial Planning and analysis (FP&A) will play a pivotal role in driving the company's financial strategy. This role oversees financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership to enhance financial performance, providing insights that influence both short-term operations and long-term strategic goals. Success in this role requires the ability to think beyond traditional financial frameworks and work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, HR, and key business stakeholders to address evolving business needs.

You will operate within a complex organizational structure that includes 7–8 distinct lines of business, each with its own unique key drivers, cost structures, and operational priorities. This environment demands a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and strategic thinking to support diverse business models and growth initiatives effectively.

Here’s what you’ll do day to day:

  • Lead the financial planning and analysis function, providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
  • Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive business decisions.
  • Strong understanding and grounding in accounting to ensure accuracy in financial models.
  • Partner with business units to track KPIs and OKRs and optimize financial outcomes.
  • Prepare financial presentations, board materials, and investor reports.
  • Work closely with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
  •  Support M&A activities, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and post-merger integration.
  • Enhance financial systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or related fields.
  • Prior experience as an analyst, preferably in a banking or private equity environment.
  • Strong understanding and grounding in accounting to ensure accuracy in financial models.
  • Experienced in accounting, cash flow management, revenue analysis, and profitability analysis.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a hands-on approach.
  • Strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools. 
  • Experience with NetSuite and Pipedrive.  Ability to leverage GenAI programs (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to scale work product.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to executives and key stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • MBA or CFA certification is a plus.


The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000+ plus a performance-based bonus and serves as a general guideline reflecting the potential compensation for the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate's experience, expertise, alignment with the position's requirements, and, ultimately budget approvals.

Our values:

At Whalar Group, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar Group since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers. Learn more. 

Our benefits and perks:

Whalar Group provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments and experiences so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 25 days of PTO + sick days + winter break
  • 401k: up to 4% matching
  • Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
  • Yearly professional development stipend
  • New joiner home office allowance 
  • Fertility benefits
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Volunteer days
  • Identity theft protection and legal assistance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Extra voluntary life insurance policy
  • Voluntary hospital and critical illness insurance
  • Voluntary pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups

Whalar Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.



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