Senior Director, FP&A – Global Media and Marketing

About Us 

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  

 

Job Title: Senior Director, FP&A – Global Media and Marketing

Location: Needham, MA

Reports To: VP of FP&A

Department: Finance

Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and analytically driven Senior Director of FP&A to lead financial planning, analysis, and performance management for Global Media and Marketing investments as well as Commercial Operating Expenses. This role will serve as the primary FP&A business partner to Marketing, Commercial, and Finance for resource allocation and investment decisions to leadership, providing insights that drive ROI, optimize spend, and support strategic decision-making across global initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FP&A support for Global Media and Marketing spend, including annual planning, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews.
• Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to evaluate campaign effectiveness, media mix optimization, and investment prioritization.
• Own financial oversight of Commercial Operating Expenses, including headcount planning, T&E, displays, and other budget line-items.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, investment cases, and long-range planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and analytics capabilities, leveraging tools and systems to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Collaborate with regional FP&A teams to ensure alignment and consistency in global reporting and spend tracking.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including CFO, CMO, and Commercial Heads.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and controls.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of FP&A professionals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with a strong background in Marketing and/or Commercial Finance.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management.
• Strong understanding of media metrics, marketing ROI, and commercial operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Tableau) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to shape global investment strategies and drive business impact.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

 

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more. 

This posting will close within 90 days from the original posting date.

 

Pay Range$179,400—$293,900 USD