Senior Manager of FP&A, MasterClass

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or Corporate Finance, with 2+ years of direct people management experience
• Leadership: You have a proven track record of managing teams. You know how to delegate effectively, review work for quality, and develop talent
• The "Controller" Mindset: You act as an editor-in-chief for the numbers. You have high standards for data integrity and can spot inconsistencies in a consolidated model immediately
• Systems Fluency: Experience overseeing the implementation or management of enterprise planning tools
• Communication: You are a clear communicator who can synthesize the "Total P&L" story for non-finance business partners and executives
• Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, capitalization, and the intersection of Accounting and FP&A

Desirable

• MasterClass is seeking a structured, strategic, and collaborative Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to lead our Corporate Finance function
• In this role, you will serve as the owner of the company’s consolidated financial narrative and the leader of the Corporate Finance pod
• You will manage a team of three finance professionals covering Consolidation, Systems, Content, and Operating Expenses
• You will act as the primary architect of the "source of truth," ensuring that our financial reporting is accurate, timely, and actionable
• While your team drives the technical execution of the forecast and systems, you will provide the strategic oversight, quality assurance, and leadership needed to deliver clear insights to the Executive Team and Board of Directors
• You will work in close partnership with the Director of Strategic Finance (Revenue & Growth) to ensure our top-line targets are aligned with disciplined bottom-line management
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of three direct reports
• Foster a culture of accuracy and accountability, providing final review and quality assurance on the team’s output before it reaches executive leadership
• Prioritize workstreams for the pod, balancing the monthly reporting cadence with long-term strategic projects
• Consolidation & Executive Reporting:
• Own the "Total Company" P&L. Synthesize Revenue inputs (from Strategic Finance) and OpEx forecasts (from your team) into a cohesive monthly performance narrative
• Lead the preparation and presentation of financial materials for the Monthly Forecast Review and Board of Directors meetings
• Ensure the financial narrative clearly explains the "why" behind variances, translating complex data into business-focused insights for the CFO and Executive Team
• Operating Expense & Strategic Partnering:
• Oversee the forecasting and budgeting for all Operating Expenses (OpEx) and Headcount
• Serve as a senior business partner to key functional leaders (including across Content, Marketing, and Product & Technology), helping them navigate trade-offs and manage their budgets effectively
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities within the cost structure and drive cross-functional initiatives to improve margins
• Systems & Process Governance:
• Provide strategic direction for our financial planning software
• Drive continuous improvement in the forecasting cycle, ensuring the monthly close and forecast cadence run efficiently and accurately