Senior FP&A Lead — Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy

Classpass; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Playlist is hiring for a senior role in strategic finance to steer budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. You will mentor a small team, partner with operations, and build financial models to guide strategic initiatives. Strong communication with executives and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

You will drive measurable business impact through scenario planning, performance analysis, and clear storytelling of financial insights across departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic finance, management consulting, or investment banking.
• Experience in SaaS or tech is preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling required.
• Experience with SQL, BI tools, and ERP systems preferred.
• Executive communication and stakeholder alignment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of analysts (2), overseeing workstreams, career development, and workload balance.
• Drive annual budgeting and long-range financial planning for the organization.
• Serve as a strategic partner to operational teams, helping unlock performance through financial insight.
• Build scenario models and business cases that guide decision-making and support new initiatives.
• Monitor key performance metrics and identify areas for optimization and growth.
• Deliver actionable, data-backed recommendations to senior stakeholders across the business.
• Influence priorities across departments through financial storytelling and insight.
• Champion best practices in financial analysis, modeling, and operational rigor.

Skills

Strategic finance

Leadership

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Tools

Excel

SQL

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Playlist is hiring for a senior role in strategic finance to steer budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. You will mentor a small team, partner with operations, and build financial models to guide strategic initiatives. Strong communication with executives and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

You will drive measurable business impact through scenario planning, performance analysis, and clear storytelling of financial insights across departments.