Executive Director, Finance

Job Description

The Executive Director of Finance will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of financial plans, forecasts, and analytical frameworks across the organization, with a primary focus on Programming and General & Administrative functions. This role will partner closely with VP & SVP of Finance to translate business strategies into actionable financial insights and ensure alignment between operating performance and financial plans.

The Executive Director will play a key role in the monthly and quarterly forecast cycles, annual budgeting process, and long-range planning, while maintaining and enhancing financial models that reflect evolving business dynamics. Utilizing performance data and close collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Executive Director will identify risks and opportunities, provide actionable recommendations, and support decision-making across the organization.

The successful candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious individual who can independently build financial models, structure analyses, and synthesize complex data into clear insights for a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership.

This is a hands-on role requiring the candidate to personally build and maintain financial models, perform detailed variance analysis, develop reporting packages, and support executive-level presentations with limited oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain subscriber and revenue forecasts; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast), and provide actionable insights to support decision-making
• Conduct financial and strategic analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and potential new business initiatives
• Support preparation of Board materials, strategic initiatives, and corporate planning activities (e.g., M&A, external reporting)
• Provide financial analysis and modeling to support distribution negotiations, including deal valuation, scenario analysis, and contract term evaluation
• Maintain and update subscriber and revenue models to reflect deal terms, market dynamics, and business performance
• Analyze promotional strategies and offers, evaluating subscriber, revenue, and business impacts
• Support distribution operations and compliance activities, including affiliate audits, contract tracking, and resolution of discrepancies
• Monitor contractual obligations (e.g., marketing funds), including tracking, reconciliation, and variance analysis
• Support international and partner-related forecasting and reporting, including coordination of revenue estimates and model updates
• Manage and forecast P&Ls for distribution-related activities, including content distribution, and support related audit and accounting processes
• Monitor industry trends across traditional video, OTT, and emerging distribution platforms, and assess potential impacts to subscriber and revenue performance
• Other related duties as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• 8–10+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or related fields, preferably within media, entertainment, or technology organizations
• Strong financial acumen with advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and translate data into clear insights
• Strong business judgment with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly to senior leadership
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial planning systems (e.g., SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive) is a plus
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results

Nice to Haves

• Experience in the media and entertainment industry
• Familiarity with GAAP and financial reporting processes
• Experience working with large datasets and visualization tools
• MBA preferred but not required

Compensation

$175,000-$205,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

 

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.