Director, Strategic Finance

A newly created position in the finance team reporting to the CFO of a growing sports league, the company is seeking a highly analytical and strategic finance professional to drive data-backed financial decision-making across the league. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role sits at the intersection of operational data and financial reporting. Your primary responsibility will be evaluating how performance metrics directly impact the P&L, turning those insights into optimized financial outcomes. This role requires advanced financial modeling, rigorous cost analysis, and strong executive communication. There will be a combination of traditional variance reports and analysis to provide forward-looking financial narratives, ensuring senior leadership has a clear view of the financial levers driving the business.Location: Tri-state area (Hybrid)Salary Range: $150K - $165K + bonus + benefits ResponsibilitiesPrepare and present clear, concise financial reports and executive-level presentations. Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling for key business decisions. Evaluate business cases for new products, programs, or capital investments. Support pricing analysis, margin improvement initiatives, and ROI modeling. Partner with business leaders to explain results, variances, and key performance indicators. Conduct deep-dive analysis into league and team expenses to identify structural inefficiencies, spending anomalies, and cost-saving opportunities well beyond standard variance reporting. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes. Enhance reporting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and visibility. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in strategic finance function (Corporate Finance or FP&A). Understanding of accounting principles, including income statement analysis, balance sheet analysis and cash flow statement analysisExperience using large data sets to create automated reporting dashboards and visualizations that are easy to use and digest. Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. The Solomon Page Distinction Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit:?solomonpage.com and connect with us on?Facebook, and?LinkedIn. Opportunity Awaits. #LI-PM1