Director Of Financial Planning

Aston Carter•New York, NY

6h•$175,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis who will be responsible for owning and maintaining the integrated three-statement financial model. This role involves leading the annual budgeting process, developing rolling forecasts, and designing management reporting packages. The position offers the opportunity to be at the center of decision-making, defining the company's trajectory over the next 12-24 months.

Requirements

6-10 years of FP&A experience with a blend of investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance training.
Proficiency in financial modeling, FP&A, financial planning and analysis, and investor relations.
Experience in media, technology, or high-growth start-up organizations.
Ability to build or substantially improve a financial planning function, including designing infrastructure.
Comfortable operating with limited resources and building processes from scratch in a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting board reporting, investor relations, or a fundraising process is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the integrated three-statement financial model, including revenue build-ups by product and segment, cost structure, and cash flow.
Lead the annual budgeting process end-to-end, managing timeline, cross-functional coordination, consolidation, and board-ready output.
Develop and maintain rolling monthly and quarterly forecasts, incorporating variance analysis and updated business assumptions.
Design and deliver a monthly management reporting package for the executive team and board, including P&L performance, KPIs, and forward-looking commentary.
Build dashboards and reporting tools to provide department heads visibility into their financial performance against budget.
Track and analyze business unit economics across revenue lines, surfacing actionable insights for leadership.
Serve as the finance lead on strategic initiatives, including new revenue opportunities, market expansions, headcount planning, and capital allocation decisions.
Prepare investor and executive materials, including financial performance summaries, scenario analyses, and long-range plans.
Partner with the Revenue team to model pipeline conversion, deal economics, and revenue pacing.
Assess and improve FP&A processes, tools, and systems, establishing financial controls and planning best practices appropriate for a high-growth media company.