Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Catapult; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Catapult, based in Boston, seeks a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the global FP&A team. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial business partnering to enable data-driven decisions across a fast-scaling SaaS business.

The role requires extensive experience in financial analysis, stakeholder management, and continuous process improvement, with a focus on end-to-end systems and tools that underlie FP&A and data functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics.
• 8+ years in FP&A with at least 4 in leadership.
• Experience leading annual budgeting and multi-year planning.
• Proficient in Excel and Adaptive planning tools.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting.
• M&A integration or due diligence experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage annual operating plan and multi-year strategic planning.
• Own analysis of financial performance metrics for executive decisions.
• Oversee internal financial reports for exec and Board.
• Develop KPIs to monitor financial health and efficiency.
• Support M&A activities with valuation modeling and due diligence.
• Mentor a 3-person FP&A team and partner with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication and presentation

Strategic financial partnering

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Financial modeling

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or CFA

Tools

Excel

Adaptive

Job description

TITLE

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Primary Purpose Of The Role

This role leads Catapult's Financial Planning and Analysis team globally, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial business partnering. This includes providing critical insights into business and financial performance. This role enables data-driven decision-making by identifying and implementing improvements across finance operations, thus positioning the company as a well-oiled, efficient SaaS business.

Key Accountabilities

You will know the Company’s numbers better than anyone else, avidly awaiting the latest figures, eagerly seeking new insights to communicate, and animated when expectations are met or not. You will understand broader themes and the story that numbers can tell.

This role will suit a confident, commercially astute, dedicated, and highly motivated senior finance leader who can operate as part of a global team. The role will work both independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders to drive these business-critical resources and functions to the world's best practice for a SaaS business.

You will have extensive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, know what “great” looks like, be a self-starter, be proficient in stakeholder management at all levels, provide critical insights, debate opinions, execute processes & deliver results on time, and autonomously drive outcomes. Partnering with others in Finance, a key focus area will be driving continuous improvement in the end-to-end systems, processes, and tools that underlie the Company’s core FP&A and data functions. Your efficient process management and analysis skills will significantly impact our global business and the decisions we make in support of our customers.

Financial Analytics & Insights

• Lead and manage the company's annual operating plan (OP), multi-year strategic financial planning, and monthly forecasting processes.
• Own and analyze the company’s financial performance metrics, working closely with the executive team to provide strategic insights for business and investment decisions.
• Oversee the preparation of all internal financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual results packages for the executive team and Board of Directors.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the financial health and operational efficiency of the business.
• Support M&A activities with valuation modeling and due diligence, and lead financial scenario planning.

Stakeholder Partnership & Financial Leadership

• Act as a key partner to cross-functional teams, collaborating with Commercial, G&A, and R&D functions to provide financial insights, predictive analytics, and high-value recommendations.
• Foster strong partnerships across the business to ensure consistent and cohesive financial decision-making and reporting.

Team Development & Leadership

• Build and mentor a 3 person high-performing finance team
• Drive team alignment with Catapult’s strategic goals, fostering a collaborative culture and clear career paths for team members

DECISION-MAKING / SUPERVISION

• This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, reporting to the VP of Finance and collaborating closely with the executive team. Responsibilities include strategic oversight, people leadership, and decision-making across Finance, including talent development, succession planning, and system implementations/integrations.

KEY CHALLENGES

• Establish a unified vision for the Financial Planning and Analysis function, aligned with long-term company strategy.
• Drive confidence in the FP&A by implementing robust systems, improving workflows, and providing consistent and reliable financial forecasts.
• Build a strong “brand” for the Finance team within the organization by enhancing financial reporting, visibility, and cross-functional collaboration.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS / INTERACTIONS

Regularly interacts with the CFO, executive team, senior leaders, and the People & Culture team. This role will manage partnerships with external stakeholders as well as align each business leader with FP&A to support informed decision- making across functions.

Manager

This role reports to the VP of Finance.

The FP&A Team Includes

This 3-person team includes an Analyst and 2 Senior Analysts all located in Boston.

Required

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 4 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience in leading annual budgeting and multi-year planning cycles.
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Adaptive).
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Financial change management experience (M&A integration, re-organization etc.),

Preferred

• MBA or CFA certification.
• Experience in the technology, SaaS, or sports performance industry.
• Experience with a global organization and multi-currency reporting.
• Proficiency with financial systems including NetSuite, Workday Adaptive and Business intelligence solutions
• Experience transitioning systems to a comprehensive enterprise architecture

Skills And Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The target Total Compensation range for this position is $139,531 - $279,063 per year. This range is inclusive of base salary and a target incentive plan (which may include equity, commission, or other bonus structures).

Your specific compensation within this range will be determined by factors such as your geographic location, relevant experience, and job-related skills.

In addition to this compensation, Catapult also offers generous paid leave and recognized company holidays, and the opportunity to participate in our comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Whether you’re interested in sports or not, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work is supporting some of the most successful teams and athletes on the planet!

Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized groups tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job ad, please still get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We are building the future of sports performance. Our priority is to find the brightest talent that can add to our team culture, those who actively contribute and who are excited about what they do.

All offers of employment are subject to Catapult's positive prehire check. To find out more, please contact the Talent Partner for this role.