Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Job Description

The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers form around the world, presenting around 200 opera performances each season with an annual budget exceeding $300M.

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis works under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer to supervise the Met’s financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis, providing actionable insights to support executive decision-making and strengthen the Met’s finances.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and develop the FP&A team.

• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights that influence strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Lead the development and execution of budgets, reforecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Oversee preparation of variance analyses, detailed financial models, and monitoring of results against budget / reforecast.
• Alongside the Controller, deliver timely, accurate, and interpretive reports and presentations for senior management and appropriate board committees.
• Collaborate with various departments to align financial objectives with operational goals.
• Drive improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Other assignments as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher; relevant field preferred.

Physical Demands

This role is on-site and requires presence in the office five days per week

$100,000 - $130,000 a year

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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Company Description

The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers from around the world.

Company Description

The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers from around the world.