Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | NYC Hybrid | CPG

This individual will serve as a key finance partner to a major business division, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic planning. The role will also lead royalty reporting and licensee compliance across the broader portfolio, working closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial analysis for a key business division.
• Oversee royalty reporting and licensee compliance across a portfolio of consumer brands, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to contractual terms.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two financial analysts, driving process improvements and enhancing analytical capabilities.
• Own monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including P&L analysis, variance reporting, and financial performance reviews.
• Partner with Accounting on month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including accrual analysis and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, strategic initiatives, and executive decision-making.
• Leverage automation, AI, and financial technology to streamline reporting and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities, financial risks, and operational improvements.
• Support quarterly Board of Directors presentations, providing financial analysis and insights.
• Assist with M&A activity, financial due diligence, acquisition modeling, and fundraising initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and overall business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of corporate FP&A experience, including significant exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting.
• 2+ years of direct people management experience, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop analysts.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, P&L management, and variance analysis.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional business partners.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, business intelligence tools, or royalty management systems is a plus.
• Consumer products, retail, licensing, or brand management industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with financial systems implementation, process automation, or AI-enabled tools is a plus.