Director, Financial Planning & Analysis en My Code Media

About My Code

My Code is a culture media and marketing platform for growth audiences. We help brands decode cultural shifts, develop authentic storytelling, and direct it to the communities and platforms where influence begins. By translating culture for brands—and brands for culture—we connect cultural trends with business outcomes. Our Intelligence Center, in-house creative studio and agency, and distribution network turn deep cultural understanding into measurable impact, enabling brands to grow with purpose, resonance, and results. My Code is majority-owned by Ariel Alternatives LLC's Project Black, which aims to scale businesses to serve as suppliers-of-choice to Fortune 500 companies. For more information, please visit www.mycodemedia.com

About the Role:

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is a pivotal role that provides critical insights to support executive decision-making and drive the company's financial health and growth. Reporting directly to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this position is responsible for leading the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, as well as analyzing and reporting on financial results to help guide strategic decision-making. This role will be involved in some investor meetings, setting direction for and driving special projects and portfolio analysis.

The Director, FP&A is responsible for analyzing financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. The position will also support our forecasting process, including target and KPI setting, and assessing the risks and opportunities of ongoing monthly and quarterly forecasts.

The ideal candidate will bring deep financial experience and strong cross-functional partnership skills. Well-versed in complex financial and operational modeling with accuracy. Improving business processes, and ideally, have designed and implemented new processes from scratch. Driven by metrics and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights, strategic financial guidance, and forecasting to ensure we are optimizing resources, driving profitability, and achieving our financial goals.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee, consolidate and manage the FP&A functions including annual budgeting, monthly forecast, long-range plan, variance analysis, financial packages and, board presentations
• Work closely with the Accounting team on variance analysis, and other special projects
• Oversee accurate financial reports and presentations for the Executive team and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial reporting and analysis processes, including dashboards and (KPIs) that provide insight into the company's financial performance
• Manage and mentor the FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and professional growth
• Continuously evaluating and improving FP&A processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the value of financial insights
• Leverage financial systems and tools to automate data gathering and reporting processes, improving decision-making
• Drive initiatives to improve profitability and financial efficiency across business units, including the identification and execution of cost-saving opportunities
• Develop full financial support for M&A deals, financial forecasting and valuation analysis
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling support for special projects, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities, and other high-priority business initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field is required
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in FP&A, strategic initiatives, and 5+ years in leadership
• MBA or MS in Finance and related fields is preferred
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Datarails, Anaplan, Vena etc.).
• Experience using financial systems (Netsuite, Bill.com, Salesforce, etc.)
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts across different audiences
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and performance metrics
• Proven ability to lead and manage projects in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough understanding of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet,  and Cash Flow)
• Expert in Executive-level, Board-quality presentation materials in PowerPoint required
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Deep passion for culture, community, and purpose-driven brand work
• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally
• Be a leader and embrace our team’s core values: Culture First, Play Like a Team, Pave The Way, Care, and Think Big

The anticipated salary range for this position is $160,000.00-180,000.00. The base salary structure is determined on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

My Code is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. My Code is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.