Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

About LOVB (League One Volleyball):
League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes.

It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls' youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media.

LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will connect all aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports.

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Department Code & Name: 90411- Finance-Pro

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location:Remote (U.S.-based), preference for New York City-area; with occasional travel for site visits and business-related events

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer, Pro

Direct Report: Manager, FP&A Pro

Job Summary:

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for LOVB Pro. This highly visible role will translate financial data into strategic insights, build scalable financial processes, and partner closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders to support informed business decisions.

The Director will serve as a trusted financial advisor while supporting a growing organization at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and strategy. This role requires deep FP&A expertise, strong business judgment, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the organization's annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop financial models and analyses that support business planning and strategic decision-making for the existing business and new initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.
• Own workforce cost planning, including headcount and compensation cost modeling, and sporting cost and labor economics, including player, coach, and staff budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls, as part of the annual budget and ongoing forecasts.
• Own weekly rolling cash flow reporting and forecasting.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, business performance, and key organizational decisions.
• Support financial reporting and presentations for the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial information and results into clear, accessible insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic financial partner across functions, helping leaders understand the financial implications of business decisions.
• Present unit economics analysis to leadership on a monthly basis.

Financial Controls, Reporting & Compliance

• Support sound financial controls and adherence to GAAP accounting standards.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance leadership to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and support audit processes and deliverables.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive financial and organizational information.
• Prepare a monthly business reporting package containing the prior month's balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, including variance analysis.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Build and improve scalable FP&A processes, tools, reporting, and operating rhythms as the organization grows.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Support special projects, business analyses, and emerging priorities as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative Finance culture while maintaining strong professional standards and attention to detail.
• Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager to refine and audit NetSuite functionality.
• Support the CFO in tracking and improving Finance & Accounting process KPIs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Deep knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong strategic and business acumen with the ability to connect financial performance to organizational priorities.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with executives and other senior stakeholders.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable with hands-on execution.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and evolving environment.
• Collaborative approach with humility, kindness, and strong interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• 5–10 years of progressive FP&A or related financial experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial analysis.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership, Boards, and other high-value stakeholders.
• Experience supporting growing businesses, new initiatives, or entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial projects.
• Experience working with external auditors.
• Experience within professional sports, entertainment, or another high-growth industry preferred.
• Experience within an early-stage or rapidly scaling organization preferred.
• Genuine interest in sports and entertainment, with enthusiasm for the growth of women's sports and volleyball.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements (Remote):

• Ability to operate a computer and use a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively through video, phone, and written channels.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment.
• Periodic travel required for key meetings and events.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability may be required during peak business periods.

Why LOVB Pro?

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the financial backbone of an organization growing at the forefront of women's sports. You'll have real influence, direct access to leadership, and the chance to build something meaningful in a mission-driven, high-energy environment.

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