FP&A Lead

SANDOW DESIGN GROUP (SDG) is seeking an FP&A Lead to support financial planning and analysis across our portfolio of design media and services brands. This role is well-suited for an experienced FP&A professional who enjoys partnering closely with leadership, bringing structure to complex questions, and helping teams make informed decisions.

This is a highly collaborative role with visibility across the business, working with executive leadership and brand teams to support planning, forecasting, and long-term growth.

About the Role

As FP&A Lead, you’ll support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across SDG’s brands, while building and maintaining the financial models and reporting that help leaders understand performance, priorities, and trade-offs. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the organization to provide clear analysis and thoughtful insight.

This role includes direct oversight of an FP&A analyst, with responsibility for guidance, feedback, and day-to-day support.

This is a remote position and reports into executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning across SDG brands
• Build, maintain, and refine financial models to assess performance, new initiatives, and business scenarios
• Track, analyze, and interpret key performance indicators and dashboards
• Partner with leadership and brand teams to provide clear, data-driven insights
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance and trend analysis
• Assist with pricing decisions, scenario modeling, and investment analysis across media and services offerings
• Collaborate with functional leaders to align financial targets with operating plans
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in FP&A processes, systems, and analytical tools
• Manage and mentor an FP&A analyst, supporting development and ensuring high-quality output

Who You Are

• An experienced FP&A professional who enjoys working cross-functionally
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to connect financial data to business outcomes
• Clear and thoughtful communicator, comfortable presenting analysis to senior leaders
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A steady, supportive manager who sets clear expectations and values accountability

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles
• Experience in media, publishing, agencies, or services-based businesses preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Prior experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report
• Solid presentation and stakeholder-management skills

Technology & Tools

• Experience with FP&A and reporting tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Power BI, ERP systems)
• Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required
• MBA, MAcc, and/or CPA preferred