Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Buffalo Sabres; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Sabres tickets (up to 4)

Job summary

Buffalo Sabres is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. The role partners with the SVP of Finance to drive profitable growth and operational efficiency across the organization.

You will oversee long-range financial planning, develop models, analyze variances, and deliver timely reports to senior leadership. This in-office role requires strong leadership and strategic financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years progressive finance experience with leadership exposure.
• 5+ years direct supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat is required.
• Experience with NetSuite, SAP Concur or KORE is a plus.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting, and long-range planning with executives.
• Develop financial models for revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow and capex.
• Analyze variances, trends, risks and opportunities; propose corrective actions.
• Oversee NHL/AHL/NLL league financial reporting including HRR and URO.
• Coordinate internal/external audits with finance, legal and HR.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial performance reports for leadership.
• Answer budget questions and reconcile department budgets.
• Mentor and develop junior staff within the department.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Oversee internal systems for FP&A, reporting, AP and T&E; suggest improvements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality & data protection

Multi-tasking & deadline management

Building collaborative relationships

Developing others

Empowering others

Fostering teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

NetSuite

SAP Concur

KORE

Job description

Summary

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading the company's financial planning, budgeting, foDirecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis functions. Reporting to the SVP of Finance, this role provides strategic financial insights and decision support to executive leadership and business partners to drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and achievement of financial objectives.

The Director will oversee the development and execution of the annual operating plan, periodic forecasts, long-range financial plans, and management reporting processes. This individual will translate financial and operational data into meaningful business insights, identify risks and opportunities, and help drive accountability for financial performance across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasting, and long-range financial planning in partnership with the SVP of Finance and functional leaders.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support revenue, expense, profitability, cash flow, and capital expenditure planning.
• Analyze forecast variances and emerging business trends, identifying financial risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Lead all NHL, AHL, NLL league financial reporting including HRR and URO reports.
• Assist in internal and external audits in collaboration with the finance department and others including legal, and human resources.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports for executive leadership and department heads.
• Act as a main point of contact for department budget questions and reconciliation.
• Participate in recruitment, mentoring, and staff development for junior department members.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Oversee and support internal systems for financial planning, reporting, accounts payable, and T&E.
• Analyze internal systems for areas of improvement; providing recommendations to SVP of Finance for new systems and/or workflows.
• Create ad hoc reports and analysis to drive business decision making and effective operational management.
• Maintain upmost confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years progressive finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of direct supervisory experience, preferred.
• Microsoft 365 suite and Adobe Acrobat competency required.
• NetSuite, SAP Concur, and KORE experience preferred.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

Critical Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Confidentiality, experience managing and protecting sensitive data and information.
• Multi-tasking and priority management, ability to manage deadlines.
• Building Collaborative Relationships – The ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance and support.
• Developing Others – willingness to delegate responsibility and to work with others and coach them to develop their capabilities.
• Empowering Others – Conveying confidence in employees’ ability to be successful, especially at challenging new tasks.
• Fostering Teamwork – As a team member, the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, interest, skill and success in getting groups to work together cooperatively.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This role operates in an office setting and requires sitting or standing at a computer desk for extended periods of time.
• This is an in-office position.

Compensation

• This role will pay an annual salary of $140,000 - $165,000. Note: Wages will be determined based on factors such as candidate experience, qualifications, skill set and internal equity.

Benefits & Incentives

• Medical Plans: Comprehensive and affordable medical plans; supplemental vision care, dental care, life insurance coverage, fully paid, short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
• Investments: 401(k) with employer matching; annual discretionary defined employer contributions
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, volunteer time and diversity awareness days
• Sabres Experience: (up to 4) Comp tickets to Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans when available
• Wellness: Annual Health & Wellness fair, monthly wellness initiatives including but not limited to lunch & learns, fitness classes and challenges.
• Sabres Family: many annual social events for employees and their families to enjoy, including various holiday parties and activities. DEI committee with annual initiatives, ERG (Employee Resource Groups), Community Volunteer opportunities and more.

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer