Overview
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Jobs in Santa Clara, CA at Motion Recruitment
Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Company: Motion Recruitment
Location: Santa Clara, CA
The Sr. Director, FP&A will lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a games-focused business unit. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and performance analytics, while partnering closely with business leaders to drive data-informed decisions and growth. The position plays a key role in improving financial processes and delivering insights that support strategic initiatives.
Other Details
- Employment Type: Contract (6 months, potential to extend or convert)
- Location: Santa Clara, CA (onsite 5x/week)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly close processes including revenue/expense reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans
- Provide ongoing financial reporting and insights to support business decision-making
- Partner with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial records, including accruals and transaction tracking
- Build and maintain financial models, templates, and planning tools
- Monitor performance against forecasts and proactively identify risks/opportunities
- Support business teams through regular financial reviews and analysis of key drivers
- Manage expense tracking across production, marketing, and other functional areas
- Conduct ad hoc financial modeling for new initiatives and strategic projects
- Drive process improvements and leverage tools (including AI) to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy
Required Qualifications
- 10–15 years of experience in finance, FP&A, or accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with monthly close cycles and financial reconciliations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to senior stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or CPA
- Experience with ERP/planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar)
- Familiarity with AI tools and process automation
- Experience supporting creative, media, or product-driven organizations
