Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.   Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).Position Summary: Excel Sports Management is seeking an experienced Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. The role will report into the CFO and will work closely with all levels of management to run the financial planning and analysis function. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with C-level executives, outside investors, team members and business partners.   Responsibilities: Own and lead the company-wide annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning, ensuring alignment across departments Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable financial models, templates, and planning tools Maintain and enhance the company’s consolidated 3-statement financial model Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting, including budget vs. actual analysis, variance explanations, and actionable insights Prepare and present financial materials for executive leadership, board meetings, and external stakeholders Manage rolling 12-month forecast with real-time updates based on business performance Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance and inform decision-making Leverage AI and advanced analytics tools to enhance forecasting accuracy, automate reporting processes, and generate predictive insights Develop and maintain a comprehensive cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning model Partner with department leaders to understand business drivers, improve forecasting accuracy, and support operational decision-making with ad hoc analysis Conduct segment and business line profitability analysis to support resource allocation and growth prioritization Support M&A activity, including financial diligence and integration planning Collaborate with Strategy, Corporate Development, and Accounting team to ensure data integrity across all reporting systems   Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related Minimum 12-14 years of FP&A experience with a heavy focus on 3-statement modeling and business operations Experience in managing the annual budgeting and forecasting process across an organization with multiple lines of business Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions Familiarity with data mining, creating analytical models, and generating ad hoc reports   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong business partnership mindset with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of...