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Head of FP&a

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PlayOn! Sports

PlayOn! Sports

201-500 employees

Live streams high school sports events

Data & Analytics
Education

Senior, Expert

Alpharetta, GA, USA + 1 more

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
SAP Products
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Oracle
Requirements
  • 12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or related roles.
  • Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a corporate finance environment.
  • Strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan).
  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the FP&A function.
  • Oversee the preparation and analysis of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives.
  • Provide detailed variance analysis and performance metrics to senior management.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
  • Partner with department heads to develop financial strategies and operational plans.
  • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions.
  • Prepare and present financial reports to the executive team, board of directors, and stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
  • Implement and optimize financial planning tools and systems.
  • Streamline and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in FP&A.

PlayOn! Sports focuses on high school sports media by providing live-streaming services for high school athletic events across the United States. The company operates the NFHS Network, a collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations, which aggregates sports media rights from various state high school athletic associations. This network allows schools to produce and broadcast their own sports events through the School Broadcast Program, significantly increasing the variety of content available. PlayOn! Sports differentiates itself from competitors by being the largest provider of high school sports live streams globally, catering specifically to the niche market of high school athletics. The company's goal is to enhance the visibility of high school sports, support student-athletes, and connect fans with their local teams through accessible media.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$59.8M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

92%

1 year growth

116%

2 year growth

195%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic investment from KKR provides significant financial backing, enabling further growth and innovation.
  • The appointment of experienced executives like James Rosenstock as CFO and Michael Paull and Heather Friedland to the Board of Directors brings valuable expertise in media and technology.
  • The NFHS Network's ability to stream more high school sports events than any other company globally positions PlayOn! Sports as a leader in this niche market.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on high school sports may limit market size and growth potential compared to broader sports media companies.
  • Dependence on partnerships with state high school athletic associations could pose risks if these relationships are disrupted.

What makes PlayOn! Sports unique

  • PlayOn! Sports has a unique partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), creating the largest direct-to-consumer high school sports media network in the U.S.
  • Their School Broadcast Program (SBP) empowers schools to produce and broadcast their own events, significantly expanding content availability and engagement.
  • The company's focus on high school sports, a niche but rapidly growing segment, sets it apart from broader sports media companies.