Senior Director, FP&A - Global Media and Marketing

About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Job Title: Senior Director, FP&A - Global Media and Marketing
Location: Needham, MA
Reports To: VP of FP&A
Department: Finance
Position Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and analytically driven Senior Director of FP&A to lead financial planning, analysis, and performance management for Global Media and Marketing investments as well as Commercial Operating Expenses. This role will serve as the primary FP&A business partner to Marketing, Commercial, and Finance for resource allocation and investment decisions to leadership, providing insights that drive ROI, optimize spend, and support strategic decision-making across global initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FP&A support for Global Media and Marketing spend, including annual planning, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews.
• Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to evaluate campaign effectiveness, media mix optimization, and investment prioritization.
• Own financial oversight of Commercial Operating Expenses, including headcount planning, T&E, displays, and other budget line-items.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, investment cases, and long-range planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and analytics capabilities, leveraging tools and systems to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Collaborate with regional FP&A teams to ensure alignment and consistency in global reporting and spend tracking.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including CFO, CMO, and Commercial Heads.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and controls.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of FP&A professionals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with a strong background in Marketing and/or Commercial Finance.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management.
• Strong understanding of media metrics, marketing ROI, and commercial operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Tableau) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to shape global investment strategies and drive business impact.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
Pay Range
$179,400-$293,900 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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