Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Position Summary: Excel Sports Management is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. The role will report into the CFO and will work closely with all levels of management to support the financial planning and analysis function. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with C-level executives, outside investors, team members and business partners.

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the company-wide annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning, ensuring alignment across departments

• Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable financial models, templates, and planning tools

• Maintain and enhance the company’s consolidated 3-statement financial model

• Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting, including budget vs. actual analysis, variance explanations, and actionable insights

• Prepare and present financial materials for executive leadership, board meetings, and external stakeholders

• Manage rolling 12-month forecast with real-time updates based on business performance

• Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance and inform decision-making

• Leverage AI and advanced analytics tools to enhance forecasting accuracy, automate reporting processes, and generate predictive insights

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning model

• Partner with department leaders to understand business drivers, improve forecasting accuracy, and support operational decision-making with ad hoc analysis

• Conduct segment and business line profitability analysis to support resource allocation and growth prioritization

• Support M&A activity, including financial diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning

• Collaborate with Strategy, Corporate Development, and Accounting team to ensure alignment on financial and operational objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related

• Minimum 7 years of FP&A experience with a heavy focus on 3-statement modeling and business operations

• Experience in managing the annual budgeting and forecasting process across an organization with multiple lines of business

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions

• Familiarity with data mining, creating analytical models, and generating ad hoc reports

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong business partnership mindset with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience working with senior executives

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

• Proactive, self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

• Strong desire to support staff development through mentorship and coaching

The pay range for this position is: $175,000 - $190,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.