What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, FP&A position at Starz?
Job Description
We are looking for an Executive Director of FP&A to join our Finance team. In this
role, you will be the primary business partner to Marketing and support key financial processes related to Programming, Cash Management, and General &
Administrative functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical
capabilities, hands on financial management experience, and a solid understanding of the entertainment industry. Candidates for this position should have previously held a senior-level FP&A or finance role with experience managing and developing team members.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
$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 embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.
Our Benefits
Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
We are looking for an Executive Director of FP&A to join our Finance team. In this
role, you will be the primary business partner to Marketing and support key financial processes related to Programming, Cash Management, and General &
Administrative functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical
capabilities, hands on financial management experience, and a solid understanding of the entertainment industry. Candidates for this position should have previously held a senior-level FP&A or finance role with experience managing and developing team members.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Be the primary finance business partner supporting the Marketing department
- Execute day to day FP&A activities across Programming, Marketing, Cash
- Management, and G&A, including monthly and quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and variance analysis
- Partner closely with functional leaders to provide financial insights that support operational decision-making
- Monitor, analyze, and communicate financial performance to the senior leadership team
- Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc analyses
- Lead preparation of monthly reporting packages and assist in quarterly forecast and annual planning cycles
- Drive hands on analytical work to evaluate business trends, performance drivers, and investment opportunities
- Support the business with special projects and strategic analyses as needed
- Provide day to day guidance and oversight to FP&A staff, fostering development and building capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 8 to 10 years of progressive finance or FP&A experience, including roles with supervisory or team-lead responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to guide and develop team members while fostering a collaborative environment
- Strong business judgment and ability to operate effectively in dynamic or ambiguous situations
- Ability to work independently while effectively partnering across cross-functional teams
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, including complex financial modeling
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent problem-solving capabilities
- Proven ability to develop efficient financial processes and practices
- MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred but not required
- Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive, or similar planning tools is a plus
$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 embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
- 401(k) company matching
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
Salary : $175,000 - $205,000