Manager, FP&A

MANAGER, FP&A 

Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN 

Playfly Sports is looking for a Manager, FP&A to join our team in Los Angles, CA.  

The Manager of FP&A is a pivotal leader within the finance team, responsible for overseeing and driving the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions across the organization. This role demands a strategic and experienced professional who can lead complex financial processes, deliver insightful analysis, and contribute to the overall financial strategy of the company. Reporting directly to the VP of FP&A and working closely with the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA), the Manager is responsible for ensuring accuracy, driving the financial narrative, and delivering high-quality outputs that support executive and departmental needs. 

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH  

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the FP&A team, ensuring seamless execution of financial processes and adherence to deadlines 
• Guarantee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reports and analysis, providing actionable insights to senior leadership 
• Serve as a key advisor to the VP of FP&A and other senior leaders on financial matters, contributing to strategic decision-making 
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analyses, ensuring the financial narrative is accurate, insightful, and aligned with performance results 
• Review and validate all reporting and commentary prepared by the SFA, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and readiness for executive review 
• Lead preliminary variance research before month-end close, sharing findings and insights with finance leads 
• Review and analyze sales pacing across all Playfly BUs, distributing the CLT/Sales Report to the CLT group 
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting models used for close, budgeting, and reforecasting processes 
• Partner with the VP of FP&A to prepare and refine the monthly and quarterly financial package for investors, ensuring high-quality and accurate reporting 
• Lead the corporate budgeting process in collaboration with department owners, consolidating inputs and validating assumptions 
• Maintain and update the Long-Range Plan (LRP) and integrate updates into the annual planning cycle 
• Supervise the updating of balance sheet and cash flow forecasts to ensure accurate and forward-looking financial planning 
• Serve as the FP&A point of contact for department leads, offering support on budgets, forecast inputs, and financial performance tracking 
• Provide financial context, tools, and guidance to non-financial stakeholders to improve forecasting and cost management 
• Ensure alignment across business functions on assumptions, templates, and deliverable timelines 
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in FP&A processes and tools, driving efficiency and enhancing the accuracy of financial data 
• Maintain documentation of processes and templates to support team continuity and scaling 
• Support evaluation or implementation of FP&A systems and automation initiatives 
• Supervise and mentor the SFA, ensuring data accuracy, narrative quality, and timely execution of reporting responsibilities 
• Review and approve all key deliverables prepared by the SFA before submission to the VP of FP&A 
• Collaborate closely with the VP to align on priorities, deliverables, and strategic initiatives 
• Other job-related duties as assigned 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred 
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a track record of delivering accurate, insight-driven reporting 
• Proven ability to manage financial planning cycles and partner effectively with stakeholders across functions 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable distilling complex financials into executive-ready insights 
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems, financial modeling tools, and reporting platforms is a plus 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment