Executive Director, Finance

Job Description

The Executive Director of Finance will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of financial plans, forecasts, and analytical frameworks across the organization, with a primary focus on Programming and General & Administrative functions. This role will partner closely with VP & SVP of Finance to translate business strategies into actionable financial insights and ensure alignment between operating performance and financial plans.

The Executive Director will play a key role in the monthly and quarterly forecast cycles, annual budgeting process, and long-range planning, while maintaining and enhancing financial models that reflect evolving business dynamics. Utilizing performance data and close collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Executive Director will identify risks and opportunities, provide actionable recommendations, and support decision-making across the organization.

The successful candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious individual who can independently build financial models, structure analyses, and synthesize complex data into clear insights for a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership.

This is a hands-on role requiring the candidate to personally build and maintain financial models, perform detailed variance analysis, develop reporting packages, and support executive-level presentations with limited oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain subscriber and revenue forecasts; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast), and provide actionable insights to support decision-making
• Conduct financial and strategic analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and potential new business initiatives
• Support preparation of Board materials, strategic initiatives, and corporate planning activities (e.g., M&A, external reporting)
• Provide financial analysis and modeling to support distribution negotiations, including deal valuation, scenario analysis, and contract term evaluation
• Maintain and update subscriber and revenue models to reflect deal terms, market dynamics, and business performance
• Analyze promotional strategies and offers, evaluating subscriber, revenue, and business impacts
• Support distribution operations and compliance activities, including affiliate audits, contract tracking, and resolution of discrepancies
• Monitor contractual obligations (e.g., marketing funds), including tracking, reconciliation, and variance analysis
• Support international and partner-related forecasting and reporting, including coordination of revenue estimates and model updates
• Manage and forecast P&Ls for distribution-related activities, including content distribution, and support related audit and accounting processes
• Monitor industry trends across traditional video, OTT, and emerging distribution platforms, and assess potential impacts to subscriber and revenue performance
• Other related duties as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• 8–10+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or related fields, preferably within media, entertainment, or technology organizations
• Strong financial acumen with advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and translate data into clear insights
• Strong business judgment with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly to senior leadership
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial planning systems (e.g., SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive) is a plus
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results

Nice to Haves

• Experience in the media and entertainment industry
• Familiarity with GAAP and financial reporting processes
• Experience working with large datasets and visualization tools
• MBA preferred but not required

Compensation

$175,000-$205,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is e