Sr. Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Sky Zone

Senior Director, FP&A

POSITION OVERVIEW

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) for Sky Zone, you will play a crucial role in guiding the organization’s financial strategy. You will oversee a team of financial analysts, drive budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, and deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making across the entire organization. Your leadership will be essential in optimizing financial performance and supporting the company's growth initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a multi-unit or multi-location environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Expert level excel user with extensive experience in financial modeling, data analysis and predictive modeling, and capability to train others in Excel proficiency.
• Expertise in data analytics tools and techniques, database management, and reporting systems (Netsuite (ERP & FP&A), Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive innovation within the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 10% on an as needed basis.

Additional Skills:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across departments.

• Strategic thinker, capable of contributing to the broader business strategy.
• Manage, mentor, and lead a team of analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members to ensure they have the skills and resources necessary for success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Work cross functionally to drive and lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions, including revenue forecasting, expense management, and capital investment analysis.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare reports on key metrics to support strategic initiatives.
• Creation of operational tools to be used by Park Leaders to run their business more efficiently
• Analyze all park trends (top line and costs) and create tools for cost control and labor forecasting.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to analyze and optimize capital expenditures, ensuring strategic allocation of resources.

Partnership with Accounting:

• Collaborate closely with the Accounting department to ensure alignment on financial reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Integrate financial planning and accounting systems to streamline data flow and enhance reporting capabilities.

Strategic Support:

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations that drive business decisions.
• Support M&A activities by conducting financial due diligence and integration planning.
• Evaluate business opportunities and potential risks, providing actionable insights to senior management.

Reporting and Insights:

• Develop and maintain reporting systems to provide timely and accurate financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create dashboards and presentations for executive leadership, highlighting key financial metrics and business insights.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across all financial reports and systems.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive automation of FP&A processes to improve accuracy and reduce cycle time.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in financial planning and analysis.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members, ensuring they have the skills and tools