Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is the top professional women's soccer league in the USA, with 14 teams and 300+ of the best soccer players globally. In just its 11th season, the league continues to grow exponentially: In 2024, the NWSL shattered all-time fan attendance records, more than two dozen markets expressed demand for expansion teams, valuations of teams multiplied by double digits, several new C-suite executives were hired, and the league continues to receive unprecedented interest from sponsors and media partners alike. The future of the NWSL has never looked brighter.

Position Description

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, will play a crucial role providing accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic insight to support our business. This position will be responsible for leading budgeting, planning, forecasting, month-end close and variance analysis for the NWSL. The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis requires strong communication skills to collaborate and work cross-functionally across the NWSL.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with the NWSL strategic objectives; work collaboratively with department leads to fully understand their strategies and support their financial goals and objectives.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting and variance analysis for board-level presentations and internal league management
• Provide quarterly forecasts, working with department leaders to validate financial assumptions, identify potential risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Collaborate with controlling group to review accruals and actuals
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to support decision-making.
• Prepare periodic reports required under the league's collective bargaining agreement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• 8+ years of experience
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and budgeting processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and execute without close supervision.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain strong 'customer service' and follow-up with all partner requests.
• Ability to deliver high quality work and execute under pressure/deadlines.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings within a professional sports atmosphere.
• Advanced-level MS Excel modeling skills

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience with Netsuite, Smartview
• Previous experience creating financial presentations for C-suite and board-level audiences
• Has a strong professional and positive presence/image that represents the league both internally and externally.
• Communicates in a direct, open, and honest manner.
• Accountable for actions/decisions and seeks feedback.
• Passion for the sport of soccer and women's sports is a plus.

NWSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.