About this Director, FP&A role at Authentic Brands Group
Who We Are
Why Authentic
You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do
The Director, FP&A will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes while partnering closely with business leaders to drive informed decision-making for our Entertainment portfolio. This role will develop financial models, analyse business performance, identify key risks and opportunities, and deliver insightful reporting and executive-level analysis to support strategic objectives. Acting as a trusted finance partner across cross-functional teams, the Director, FP&A will provide guidance on investments, commercial opportunities, and resource allocation, while translating complex financial data into actionable business insights. The role will also drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting, financial systems, and governance to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and organisational performance.
What You'll Be Working On
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned business units, brands, regions, or corporate functions.
- Partner with business leaders to develop detailed revenue and expense forecasts.
- Build and maintain financial models that support operating plans, strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and scenario analysis.
- Identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities, and communicate financial implications to leadership.
Management Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
- Analyse actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior-year performance, providing clear explanations and actionable recommendations.
- Monitor performance across revenue streams, licensing agreements, brand portfolios, operating expenses, and strategic investments.
- Support Board, executive leadership, and investor reporting through accurate, insightful, and timely financial analysis.
Business Partnership
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to cross-functional teams, providing guidance on financial performance, resource allocation, and growth opportunities.
- Work closely with brand, licensing, marketing, legal, and operations teams to evaluate business initiatives and commercial opportunities.
- Translate complex financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders.
- Support deal analysis, partner performance reviews, contract economics, and ROI assessments as needed.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting tools, forecasting methodologies, and financial governance.
- Enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability through automation, standardisation, and improved data integrity.
- Partner with Finance teams to ensure alignment across financial systems and reporting.
- Help strengthen financial controls, planning calendars, and performance management frameworks.
Must Haves
- CIMA and Bachelor’s degree with a finance/business background.
- Several years PQE working in a FP&A or Commercial Finance team within the Entertainment industry.
- Experience of financial modelling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle/NetSuite.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to be a strong business partner with both internal and external parties.
- A self-starter, energetic and ambitious.
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