Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Extreme Reach•New York, NY

1d•$180,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Join the creative revolution at XR! XR is on a mission to transform how the world creates, connects, and experiences advertising. As the global leader in creative operations, we help brands and agencies bring their ideas to life and deliver them seamlessly across every screen. Our leading technology and services power creativity for the marketing and entertainment industries, and you can be a part of it! At XR, you'll join a high-energy, collaborative environment where your ideas can spark real change. We champion innovation at every level, empowering our teams to take risks, challenge norms, and unlock new possibilities. Your voice, your talent, and your vision matter here- XR is where you come to grow, learn, and thrive. Ready to make an impact? If you're passionate about technology, solving complex challenges, and joining a team that's changing the game, XR is the place for you. Let’s shape the future together! The Opportunity The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will oversee the global Corporate FP&A function and will play a critical role in leading the FP&A organization to continue to be a business partner and provide thought leadership across the Company. The Director will be responsible for driving a culture of accountability, and provide insight-driven reporting and analytics to drive actionable decisions across our business units and sales teams globally. This position will also closely collaborate with business leaders in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including people leadership in a high-growth or complex environment
Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, management reporting, and three-statement modeling
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI with experience building complex financial models
Experience supporting or leading FP&A / CPM tool implementations; Anaplan experience preferred
Ability to produce clear, executive-ready analyses and partner effectively across Finance, Accounting, People, and senior leadership
Strong communication and presentation skills with a bias toward action
High-energy, intellectually curious self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Lead core financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities at XR while managing and developing a high-performing FP&A team
Partner closely with the VP of FP&A, CFO, executive leadership, and functional leaders to improve financial visibility, drive accountability, and support strategic decision-making as the company scales
Own and continuously improve the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and speed
Partner with executive leadership and business leaders to assess performance, identify gaps, and drive outcomes against financial targets
Design and operate a multi-year long-range planning process aligned with XR’s strategic priorities and operating roadmap
Develop and oversee complex financial and operating models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis, with a focus on workforce and headcount dynamics
Partner with the People team to drive insight on headcount planning, hiring velocity, attrition, compensation, and organizational design
Lead standardized weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reporting with clear, decision-oriented views on performance drivers and risks
Partner with the Global Controlling and accounting teams to support the monthly close and ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and reporting
Support the VP of FP&A in the selection, implementation, and optimization of FP&A and CPM tooling
Drive improved forecasting accuracy, reporting automation, and analytical depth
Manage preparation of key corporate presentations, including Board materials, investor updates, and executive business reviews
Use financial storytelling to influence strategic and operational decisions
Partner with the Data Analytics team to evolve scalable financial and operational reporting
Support financial diligence and modeling for strategic initiatives and corporate transactions
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team with a culture of ownership, rigor, and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned