Director, FP&A
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 130000 - 150000
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Sundial Media Group (STMG)
Sundial Technology & Media Group is at its heart a sacred space. Our collective of brands voices and experiences offer a gathering point where culture thrives and people grow. We shape the conversations that create communities and a sense of belonging for everyone. We are a cultural compass guiding our audiences to the stories and experiences that resonate with who they are help them navigate the moment and invite them to share in something bigger.
We accomplish this mission and vision through our incredible and distinct brands: ESSENCE AFROPUNK and Refinery29 (R29).
About the Role:
This role requires an inclusive team player to partner with business leaders in order to continue improving our financial foundation and leading transformation efforts to achieve sustained profitability. This individual will work with cross-functional leaders to track monitor and drive financial accountability for STMG.
Responsibilities:
- Lead FP&A efforts including annual budgeting forecasting KPI analysis financial reporting and ad hoc financial analysis:
- Support the annual operating budget process
- Develop and maintain financial forecasts for the business and track key variances changes and opportunities in actual results vs forecasts
- Must be adept in scenario planning and modeling as ad hoc analysis and needs for profitability reviews will occur on a regular basis
- Own the monthly & quarter-end close process end-to-end flagging any potential issues/risks through timely variance analysis
- Maintain a deep understanding of our financial processes and refine them to scale with the growth of the company
- Partner with the Accounting group to manage close timelines process and reporting
- Manage and organize financial data to enable our team to move fast supporting the business as a whole
- Generate maintain and automate financial reporting including weekly monthly and quarterly packages for key internal and external stakeholders (i.e. C-Suite Lenders and BoD).
- Prepare periodic ad-hoc analysis and financial business reviews highlighting key areas of focus
- Assist in preparation of presentation materials for key internal and external stakeholders (i.e. C-Suite and BoD).
- Partner closely with key stakeholders and drive financial rigor to operating plans and strategies:
- Improve operating teams understanding of financial statements and budget adherence with thoughtful and transparent analysis and partnership
- Continue to maximize profitability through detailed financial modeling and clear thinking on product mix driving most optimal top line and bottom-line growth
- Establish track and monitor key operating metrics used to drive the business to greater efficiency
You have these:
- Undergraduate degree in finance accounting or other business-related field
- 7 to 10 years of combined accounting finance and strategic analysis experience
- Media & entertainment industry experience preferred
- Demonstrated excellence in financial analysis and model building
- Strong Excel PowerPoint and financial modeling skills are a must!
- Function effectively in an especially fast-paced high growth operating environment managing time effectively to address high priority items in a timely manner
- Detail-oriented and takes pride in producing exceptional deliverables
- Strong business acumen & passionate about using data to drive business decisions
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate with peers subordinates and executive management.
This will be a hybrid role based out of our Brooklyn NY office: Tues-Thurs on-site and Mon/Fri WFH.
Salary: The salary range for this role is $130000.00 - $150000.00 USD. The salary range is subject to change and may be amended in the future. Experience education skills and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered.
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401k EAP Annual Bonus eligibility.
Agencies: Sundial Technology & Media Group is not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes and/or applicants.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process please let us know by contacting We will work together to best meet your needs.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Essence Communications, Inc. (ECI) is out to capture the essence of African-American culture through publishing, fashion, and entertainment. The company publishes ESSENCE, a magazine geared toward African-American women, which has a monthly circulation of more than 1 million and a rea ... View more
