Senior Director, Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis

Job Description

The Senior Director will support the SVP of Finance in leading the financial strategy, planning and analysis function of the League Office as a center of excellence. The role will work closely with the NFL's operational finance personnel, the Office of the Controller, and business unit strategy resources to deliver impactful business analysis and play a key part in driving insightful business decisions and strategy. This position will regularly summarize and present business performance updates, key findings and analyses, and strategic decision-making matters to the League's C-Level Operating Committee (CFO, CBO, CRO, CAO).

Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
• Oversee the FP&A team to consolidate, report, and analyze the financial performance of all NFL businesses
• Oversight of the development of budgets and re-forecasts, variance analyses, risk/opportunity assessments, financial models / KPIs, and various periodic and ad hoc reporting
• Direct responsibility for tracking cash flow statements, income statements & balance sheets as well as all forecasting, reporting, financial analysis, and accounting
• Ensure systems, metrics, and controls are in place and effective processes are maintained throughout the organization, serving as a thought leader in pursuit of continuous process improvement
Business Planning
• Lead and manage the organization's annual budgeting and long-term strategic planning activities in collaboration with the SVP of Finance and the Strategy department
• Develop an internal business planning process, including timeline, templates, and deliverables
• Work with the Strategy team and department strategy resources to recognize and solve business problems and inefficiencies to drive business results, improve efficiency, and maximize ROI
• Identify and coordinate business performance review meetings with the Commissioner as needed
Business Unit Support
• Drive teamwork and collaboration across the organization on key League strategic initiatives
• Work with operating teams to provide fact-based recommendations that support revenue growth and improve profitability, operating efficiency and effectiveness
• Support key special or cross-functional projects/transactions at the direction of the CFO and SVP of Finance
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 12 years of experience in FP&A
• Minimum 7 years of management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA preferred
Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work well with senior leadership
• Proven relationship builder
Travel:
Minimal
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Salary
$185,000 - $215,000 USD
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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