FP&A Director, Samba TV

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field. MBA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or strategic finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Proven experience owning the annual budgeting, long-range planning, and quarterly forecasting processes
• Expert-level financial modeling skills (3-statement, detailed operating and departmental models, cash flow forecasting) with the ability to build, maintain, and audit complex financial models
• Deep understanding of SaaS business models, key performance indicators (KPIs), and unit economics
• Experience with advanced FP&A systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, NetSuite Planning and Budgeting, Pigment, Runway) and modern ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, Workday)
• Strong analytical horsepower with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights for finance and business partners
• Operational Acumen: Ability to translate business operational performance into financial projections and recommendations
• Ownership & Accountability: Proven track record of owning the accuracy and timeliness of the Finance function; ability to influence senior cross-functional leaders
• Business Partnership: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data simply to non-finance stakeholders and executives
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of GAAP financial statements and drivers of financial performance
• Systemic Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities, and implementing scalable solutions
• Agility & Drive: Thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment, maintaining focus and accuracy under tight deadlines
• Integrity: Uncompromising commitment to accuracy, objectivity, and ethical reporting
• Process Optimization: Passion for leveraging technology and process design to enhance efficiency and forecast accuracy

Desirable

• As the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Samba TV, you will be a hands-on finance professional responsible for executing the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes
• You will help translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans, provide accurate and timely financial reports to executive leadership, and partner with departmental heads across the organization to track budget adherence, analyze spending, and ensure operational efficiency
• Own and execute the annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecasting processes
• Maintain and refine key financial models (e.g., P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, department-level spend) to support operational decision-making and provide data for fundraising / M&A activities as needed
• Conduct deep-dive financial analysis, including variance analysis against budget/forecast, identifying key trends, and highlighting key drivers for management review
• Prepare and present detailed and summary-level reporting on financial performance, KPIs, and strategic initiatives to the Senior Leadership Team
• Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of all FP&A systems and manual models for enhanced efficiency and accuracy
• Serve as a key financial partner to department heads (e.g., Sales, Engineering, Marketing) to evaluate departmental spending, and optimize operating expenses
• Provide critical financial data and analysis to support cross-functional teams (e.g., Corporate Development, Legal, HR) on strategic projects, including M&A diligence and integration
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure business health and operational effectiveness
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate financial data, accelerate and improve the month-end close processes, and align on GAAP reporting impacts
• Develop and document scalable FP&A processes and reporting structures to support the company's growth
• Act as the primary administrator for all FP&A-related systems and manual models, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Serve as the key liaison to the Finance team for month-end close and data validation
• What Success Looks Like In This Role
• The company consistently meets or exceeds financial targets due to accurate and insightful planning/forecasting
• Delivers a timely, accurate, and reliable annual budget and long-range plan that aligns with company goals and capital structure
• Becomes the go-to source of truth for the Head of Finance and business unit leaders on all matters of budget, spend, and financial data
• Builds robust, scalable, and well-documented financial models and processes
• Drives material improvements in forecast accuracy and reduces the time-to-close for financial reporting