Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company OverviewGhost is an inventory distribution platform and operating system for modern retail trade. We partner with the world’s best brands to help them understand the true value of their inventory and route it to the right destinations globally. Ghost gives brands precise control over where and how their inventory is sold. Backed by top venture firms including L Catterton, Cathay Innovation, Union Square Ventures, Equal Ventures, and Eniac. Ghost has offices in Los Angeles and New York.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to serve as a strategic financial partner to our executive leadership team. This is a high-impact role for a finance leader who combines deep investment banking expertise with hands-on operating experience. The ideal candidate has navigated the full spectrum of capital markets and brings robust analytical rigor and business judgment.You are a strategic, analytical finance leader with experience in the CPG industry. You have a proven track record of building and coaching high-performing teams and ability to lead AI transformation of the finance function. You will own the numbers end-to-end, communicate with clarity, and thrive in ambiguity.You will lead and develop the FP&A team to shape the financial architecture of a scaling organization.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & AnalysisOwn annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts across all business unitsLead monthly forecast, variance analysis, and operational reviews with leadershipBuild and maintain a bottoms-up 3-statement operating model with driver-based assumptionsBuild and deliver executive and board-level reporting packagesEstablish and track KPIs, unit economics and operating metrics, partnering with business leads to inform operational and financial performanceCapital Markets & TreasuryLead Series D fundraising — investor materials, due diligence, and process managementManage working capital financing including revolving credit, inventory financing, and vendor payment programsExecute debt capital markets transactions; maintain covenant compliance and lender relationshipsOversee treasury operations: daily cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and bank relationshipsAI Transformation & Data-Driven Decision MakingOwn the AI transformation roadmap for FP&A, accounting, and treasury — deploying AI agents for forecasting, reporting, anomaly detection, and close automationBuild AI-powered forecasting models and agentic workflows that auto-generate variance commentary, narratives, and dashboardsLead the migration of the current Excel-based FP&A operating model to Prophix, leveraging deep platform expertise to configure workflows, automate data feeds, and rebuild financial models natively within ProphixDesign a company-wide KPI framework with AI-enabled monitoring, automated alerting, and a single source of truth data architectureBring rigor, transparency, and sound judgment to financial decision-making in a dynamic startup environmentStrategic Finance & Business PartnershipPartner with CEO, CFO, and the Board on strategic planning, capital allocation, and corporate developmentLead financial due diligence for investors, lenders, and strategic partnershipsHire, develop, and coach a high-performing FP&A team with a culture of analytical excellence and AI literacyQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or CFA designation strongly preferred10+ years of finance experience; minimum 3 years at a bulge bracket investment bank with capital markets execution credentialsMinimum 3 years of FP&A or strategic finance experience at a Series B+ retail or CPG companyDemonstrated experience leading Series C+ equity raises and managing debt facilities, working capital financing, and treasury operationsDemonstrated success upleveling financial operations and hands-on AI transformation experienceExperience with FP&A software (ex: Prophix, Campfire, DataRails, Cube etc)Mastery of 3-statement modeling, scenario analysis, and driver-based financial frameworksStrong executive presence; proven ability to present to C-suite and board audiencesBuilder mentality — rolls up sleeves, develops people, operates with urgency and a team-first ethosUncompromising work ethic and a team first mentalityOperates with a sense of urgency, and has a relentless approach to understanding concepts, taking ownership and driving resultsOur total compensation for this position can range from $250-275k base salary + bonus + equity . The actual amounts may vary based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the position.Benefits we offer: Medical, Vision, and Dental with some plans covered at 100% Competitive compensation and equity structure401K Unlimited PTO Ghost is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment where all employees can thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.