Executive Director, FP&A

Starz • Greenwood Village, CO

3d • $175,000 - $205,000

About The Position

We are looking for an Executive Director of FP&A to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be the primary business partner to Marketing and support key financial processes related to Programming, Cash Management, and General & Administrative functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, hands on financial management experience, and a solid understanding of the entertainment industry. Candidates for this position should have previously held a senior-level FP&A or finance role with experience managing and developing team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 8 to 10+ years of progressive finance or FP&A experience, including roles with supervisory or team-lead responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to guide and develop team members while fostering a collaborative environment
• Strong business judgment and ability to operate effectively in dynamic or ambiguous situations
• Ability to work independently while effectively partnering across cross-functional teams
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, including complex financial modeling
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to develop efficient financial processes and practices

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred but not required
• Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive, or similar planning tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Be the primary finance business partner supporting the Marketing department
• Execute day to day FP&A activities across Programming, Marketing, Cash Management, and G&A, including monthly and quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and variance analysis
• Partner closely with functional leaders to provide financial insights that support operational decision-making
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate financial performance to the senior leadership team
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc analyses
• Lead preparation of monthly reporting packages and assist in quarterly forecast and annual planning cycles
• Drive hands on analytical work to evaluate business trends, performance drivers, and investment opportunities
• Support the business with special projects and strategic analyses as needed
• Provide day to day guidance and oversight to FP&A staff, fostering development and building capabilities

Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive