Strategic Finance Director

Who we are:

MasterClass is the streaming platform where the world’s best come together so anyone, anywhere, can access and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. We put you in the room with the creators, thinkers, makers and leaders who have changed the world, so that you can change yours.

Members get unprecedented access to 150+ instructors and classes across a wide variety of fields, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Nas’ recording studio and Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen, and go behind the big screen with James Cameron. Design your career with Elaine Welteroth, get ready to win with Lewis Hamilton, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss.

It's a pivotal time for MasterClass – and we want you to be a part of the journey. With offices in San Francisco (HQ) and Waterloo, Ontario plus a studio in Los Angeles, we are looking to expand our team to support the business.

If you want to help make an impact on our members' lives – we want to hear from you!

Snapshot of the Role:

We're looking for a finance pro to take charge of our budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. You'll be the go-to for turning financial data into clear, actionable insights that help drive smart decisions across the company. Along with crafting business stories highlighting our results and opportunities, you'll also help refine our financial processes. If you love collaborating with teams and bringing clarity to complex financials, this role is for you!

What we are looking for:

• Own and manage the operating plan and key financial processes, including budget planning, forecasting, monthly BvAs, and long-range planning
• Provide actionable insights through financial modeling and scenario planning to support decision-making.
• Develop business narrative and variance analysis for internal stakeholders to discuss results, identify risks and opportunities, and drive accountability.
• Use an analytical approach to influence strategic decision-making, with a focus on capital allocation decisions, long-term financial planning, and equity management.
• Develop new and improve existing financial planning and reporting processes, including setting the vision for our financial systems roadmap.
• Collaborate with team members across Finance & Accounting to ensure accurate, timely financial close and reporting
• Craft business narrative to support external reporting

Requirements:

• Experience: Over 10 years of progressive experience in Strategic finance, FP&A, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, consulting, and investment banking
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, conveying complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and translating intricate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Leadership: Strong leadership abilities, including inspiring and motivating team members and influencing cross-functional teams.

At MasterClass, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, MasterClass will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you. 

Last updated on Aug 19, 2024