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Who We Are
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment, and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders. A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content, and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.
Why Authentic
You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and a nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal, and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve, and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do
The Director, FP&A will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes while partnering closely with business leaders to drive informed decision-making for our Entertainment portfolio. This role will develop financial models, analyse business performance, identify key risks and opportunities, and deliver insightful reporting and executive-level analysis to support strategic objectives. Acting as a trusted finance partner across cross-functional teams, the Director, FP&A will provide guidance on investments, commercial opportunities, and resource allocation, while translating complex financial data into actionable business insights. The role will also drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting, financial systems, and governance to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and organisational performance.
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What You'll Be Working On
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned business units, brands, regions, or corporate functions.
- Partner with business leaders to develop detailed revenue and expense forecasts.
- Build and maintain financial models that support operating plans, strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and scenario analysis.
- Identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities, and communicate financial implications to leadership.
Management Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
- Analyse actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior-year performance, providing clear explanations and actionable recommendations.
- Monitor performance across revenue streams, licensing agreements, brand portfolios, operating expenses, and strategic investments.
- Support Board, executive leadership, and investor reporting through accurate, insightful, and timely financial analysis.
Business Partnership
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to cross-functional teams, providing guidance on financial performance, resource allocation, and growth opportunities.
- Work closely with brand, licensing, marketing, legal, and operations teams to evaluate business initiatives and commercial opportunities.
- Translate complex financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders.
- Support deal analysis, partner performance reviews, contract economics, and ROI assessments as needed.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting tools, forecasting methodologies, and financial governance.
- Enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability through automation, standardisation, and improved data integrity.
- Partner with Finance teams to ensure alignment across financial systems and reporting.
- Help strengthen financial controls, planning calendars, and performance management frameworks.
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Must Haves
- CIMA and Bachelor’s degree with a finance/business background.
- Several years PQE working in a FP&A or Commercial Finance team within the Entertainment industry.
- Experience of financial modelling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle/NetSuite.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to be a strong business partner with both internal and external parties.
- A self-starter, energetic, and ambitious.
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Please note:
- All legitimate Authentic job postings can be found only on our official website (authentic.com) or through our verified LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareauthentic).
- Authentic does not conduct interviews over Teams or Zoom without prior email correspondence from a verified @authentic.com email address.
- We will never ask you for sensitive personal information, payment, or banking details as part of the hiring process.
- If you believe you've been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing peopleandculture@authentic.com.
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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