SVP, FP&A Strategic Services

About the role

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Strategic Services is a key executive leader within the Corporate Finance organization, reporting directly to the EVP, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations. This role is responsible for overseeing all Corporate FP&A for Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing, Communications, and Global Business Services. This role will lead all analysis and reporting across forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans (LRPs). The SVP drives financial transparency, enables data-driven decision-making, and ensures timely, accurate reporting of consolidated results. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, possesses deep expertise in financial planning systems, and fosters cross-functional collaboration through strong leadership and strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation of P&L forecasts, budgets, and LRPs across Corporate functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment.
• Own and optimize financial planning systems (TM1, Longview, Hyperion), collaborating with system administrators, controllership, and business units to streamline submissions and automate workflows.
• Be a critical contributor to the design and implementation of future planning systems (Oracle).
• Deliver high-impact financial analysis and reporting to Executive Leadership by highlighting trends, KPIs, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and Treasury teams to maintain data integrity and strategic alignment.
• Support Corporate Finance with board and executive presentations, complex scenario modeling, and cash forecasting.
• Provide analysis and documentation to meet requests from Tax, Audit, SOX compliance, and M&A teams.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Actively lead a high-performing team, cultivating a culture of feedback, development, and engagement.
• Apply best-in-class leadership practices to attract, develop, and retain top talent across all levels.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Finance, ideally within Media & Entertainment.
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree/designation preferred.
• Proven success in senior leadership roles spanning strategic planning, financial analysis, and accounting.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of delivering compelling financial narratives to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with the CEO, CFO, and other senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills across finance and business functions.
• Strategic foresight to anticipate analytical needs of senior leadership.
• Inspirational leadership with a focus on coaching, team engagement, and change management.

Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $300,000.00 - 350,000.00.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.