Overview
A Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis position is available for a motivated and detail-oriented professional. This role involves supporting the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, analyzing financial performance against key metrics, and providing data-driven insights to leadership to aid critical business decisions. The analyst will translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Modeling
- Support the development of long-term financial plans aligned with organizational goals and objectives
- Assist in the annual budgeting process, including revenue and expense forecasting
- Build and maintain financial models to evaluate potential business strategies and investments
Performance Analysis and Reporting
- Track financial performance against budget and forecast, identify variances, and analyze root causes
- Prepare financial reports and presentations for management, including key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Conduct analysis of business trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to support decision-making
Collaboration & Development
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data and provide financial insights
- Support continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration and data-driven decision making within the team
Decision Support
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support key business initiatives, including new product launches, investments, and cost optimization efforts
- Assist with scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to assess potential risks and opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles (excluding internships)
- Experience in a finance role within the Sports, Live Events, Film, or Television industry
- Solid understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial modeling techniques
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions
- Ability to understand business operations, drivers, and strategic priorities across different departments
- Strong communication skills to effectively present financial information to management and cross-functional partners
- Proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuit of or completion of a relevant professional certification such as CPA or CFA is a plus
Location
- This role is eligible for remote work within the United States
- The employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
Compensation & Benefits
- Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in the job description.