Associate Director of FP&A

A sports business and licensing organization is seeking an Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to join its finance team. This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with executive leadership to drive financial planning, strategic decision making, and business performance across the organization.

The Associate Director will lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives, develop complex financial models, deliver executive level reporting, and provide analytical insights that influence key business decisions. This position offers broad exposure across finance, operations, commercial, and licensing teams in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Associate Director, FP&A Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long range financial planning.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital allocation, and executive decision making.
• Analyze revenue, licensing agreements, royalty streams, operating expenses, and profitability across business units.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide actionable financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Prepare executive reporting packages, KPI dashboards, Board presentations, and monthly business reviews.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and acquisitions through detailed financial analysis.
• Drive process improvements while enhancing financial reporting, forecasting, and planning capabilities.
• Partner with the Accounting team during the month end close process to analyze budget versus actual results and explain key business drivers.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities while developing recommendations to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Operations, Licensing, Marketing, and other business leaders to support strategic initiatives.
• Mentor junior finance team members while serving as a trusted finance business partner across the organization.

Associate Director, FP&A Qualifications:

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and strategic financial planning.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to build sophisticated financial models.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive leadership.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities.