Financial Analyst – Youth Sports Acquisitions

Overview

Remote (USA only)

The organization is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the evaluation and acquisition of youth sports organizations, clubs, leagues, and related businesses. This role involves analyzing financial performance, building financial models, evaluating acquisition opportunities, and providing insights to support investment and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, including revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and operating performance of potential acquisition targets.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisition opportunities, valuation, returns, and growth potential.
• Conduct financial due diligence on youth sports organizations, including leagues, clubs, academies, tournaments, and related businesses.
• Analyze historical financial performance and develop forecasts, budgets, and projections.
• Evaluate key business drivers such as revenue streams, membership/enrollment trends, player participation, pricing, retention, sponsorships, tournaments, and related metrics.
• Support valuation analysis and develop financial scenarios to assess potential acquisition structures and investment returns.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, trends, and areas for operational improvement within prospective acquisitions.
• Coordinate legal and documentation processes related to due diligence for acquisitions and partnerships.
• Prepare financial analyses, presentations, and investment materials for senior leadership and investment decision-making.
• Assist with the due diligence process by gathering, organizing, and validating financial and operational information from potential acquisition targets.
• Work with internal teams, business owners, and other stakeholders throughout the acquisition process.
• Track and analyze the financial performance of acquired youth sports organizations following closing.
• Develop reporting and KPIs to measure growth, profitability, and operational performance across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, M&A, transaction advisory, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills.
• Experience analyzing financial statements and performing valuation and financial due diligence.
• Strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and profitability analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of financial information and translate findings into clear business recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple acquisition opportunities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sports, youth sports, M&A, private equity, or investment environments is preferred but not required.

Location

Remote (USA only)