Topgolf
Sr. Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
Topgolf, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Summary
In this critical senior leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing our corporate financial planning and analysis function, driving our financial strategy, providing valuable insights to our executive team to reach our short and long-term financial goals, and act as a key liaison between Topgolf and our parent company, Topgolf Callaway Brands. Your expertise will be instrumental in elevating our financial planning and analysis function, ensuring accurate short and long-term outlooks, strong cross functional partnership to reach our objectives, effective treasury management, seamless consolidation of the results of our business units, and effective communication of performance, risks, and opportunities to our internal and external stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in guiding our decision-making processes and empowering Topgolf to achieve its ambitious growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of the company's financial planning process, including annual budgets, short and long-term forecasts, and strategic plans for all divisions. Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability assessments, and scenario modeling. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the financial data and provide actionable insights to senior management. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to monitor and drive the company's financial performance. Oversee the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish budget targets, review submissions, monitor actual performance, conduct monthly variance analysis and recommend cost control measures. Serve as a key financial advisor to the executive team and department heads, providing strategic guidance and financial support. Collaborate with Topgolf's cross functional teams and the finance team of our parent company, Topgolf Callaway Brands, to evaluate and communicate financial performance, evaluate growth initiatives, and capital investments. Foster a collaborative culture and ensure financial alignment throughout the organization. Lead and support strategic financial initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, business expansions, and capital allocation decisions. Conduct financial due diligence, perform valuation assessments, and support execution of M&A integration plans. Drive continuous improvement in financial planning processes and tools, reporting methodologies, and analysis techniques. Implement best practices and leverage emerging technologies to improve processes. Provide strong leadership to the corporate financial planning and analysis team and cross functional planners, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Statistics, Business, or related discipline, required 10+ years Corporate financial planning and analysis or related roles in a public company, with increasing levels of responsibility 7+ years Experience leading teams, both domestic and global 7+ years Experience utilizing financial planning software, such as Anaplan 5+ years Experience consolidating results of multiple business units / divisions 5+ years Expert-level Excel and modeling skills 2+ years Experience in M&A and valuation activities 2+ years Prior hospitality or retail industry experience a plus, but not required Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify trends, evaluate risks and opportunities, and provide insights to support business decisions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. Solid understanding of GAAP principles, financial concepts, including financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and valuation. Ability to analyze complex financial data and draw meaningful insights. Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making Proven experience in building strong relationships with business partners and senior executives. Strong facilitation and negotiation skills. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely. Results oriented with high regard for accuracy & quality while balance timelines. Resourceful and has a thirst for improving processes and tools. Proficient in financial planning and analysis tools and systems. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, navigate ambiguity and deliver against timelines
Travel up to 5% - Collaboration with our parent company and global business units.
ADA The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
EEO Statement Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.
Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.
Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee.
Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
In this critical senior leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing our corporate financial planning and analysis function, driving our financial strategy, providing valuable insights to our executive team to reach our short and long-term financial goals, and act as a key liaison between Topgolf and our parent company, Topgolf Callaway Brands. Your expertise will be instrumental in elevating our financial planning and analysis function, ensuring accurate short and long-term outlooks, strong cross functional partnership to reach our objectives, effective treasury management, seamless consolidation of the results of our business units, and effective communication of performance, risks, and opportunities to our internal and external stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in guiding our decision-making processes and empowering Topgolf to achieve its ambitious growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of the company's financial planning process, including annual budgets, short and long-term forecasts, and strategic plans for all divisions. Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability assessments, and scenario modeling. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the financial data and provide actionable insights to senior management. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to monitor and drive the company's financial performance. Oversee the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish budget targets, review submissions, monitor actual performance, conduct monthly variance analysis and recommend cost control measures. Serve as a key financial advisor to the executive team and department heads, providing strategic guidance and financial support. Collaborate with Topgolf's cross functional teams and the finance team of our parent company, Topgolf Callaway Brands, to evaluate and communicate financial performance, evaluate growth initiatives, and capital investments. Foster a collaborative culture and ensure financial alignment throughout the organization. Lead and support strategic financial initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, business expansions, and capital allocation decisions. Conduct financial due diligence, perform valuation assessments, and support execution of M&A integration plans. Drive continuous improvement in financial planning processes and tools, reporting methodologies, and analysis techniques. Implement best practices and leverage emerging technologies to improve processes. Provide strong leadership to the corporate financial planning and analysis team and cross functional planners, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Statistics, Business, or related discipline, required 10+ years Corporate financial planning and analysis or related roles in a public company, with increasing levels of responsibility 7+ years Experience leading teams, both domestic and global 7+ years Experience utilizing financial planning software, such as Anaplan 5+ years Experience consolidating results of multiple business units / divisions 5+ years Expert-level Excel and modeling skills 2+ years Experience in M&A and valuation activities 2+ years Prior hospitality or retail industry experience a plus, but not required Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify trends, evaluate risks and opportunities, and provide insights to support business decisions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. Solid understanding of GAAP principles, financial concepts, including financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and valuation. Ability to analyze complex financial data and draw meaningful insights. Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making Proven experience in building strong relationships with business partners and senior executives. Strong facilitation and negotiation skills. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely. Results oriented with high regard for accuracy & quality while balance timelines. Resourceful and has a thirst for improving processes and tools. Proficient in financial planning and analysis tools and systems. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, navigate ambiguity and deliver against timelines
Travel up to 5% - Collaboration with our parent company and global business units.
ADA The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
EEO Statement Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.
Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.
Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee.
Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.