Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Company Overview Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem. The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs. As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives. At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience. www.fanaticsinc.com FP&A Senior Analyst / Manager HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT Overview As a key member of the Vertical Brands Finance team reporting directly to the FP&A Senior Manager, this role will be primarily responsible for leading the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close calendar alignment, analysis, consolidation and reporting; as well as supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles across all Fanatics Global Brands segments. The ideal candidate will be able to navigate through multiple data sources, will serve as a key business partner to multiple teams across the organization (segments and corporate) and be instrumental in providing senior leadership with the required level of monthly reporting / dashboards required to drive strategic decision making. This position will additionally conduct financial analysis providing the necessary support to deliver solid financial results and business analytics for the global segment through interaction and collaboration with multiple segment, corporate and region stakeholders. This role will also provide ad-hoc support (scenario modeling, analysis and reporting) as needed to their direct manager and the Finance Director. Based out of Tampa, FL office, role requires 3 days per week in-office (Tue-Thurs) Responsibilities · Review financial results, develop summaries and analysis of segment and consolidated results with a focus on key metrics and trends · Develop, maintain, and distribute financial (P&L) models, reports / presentations and ad-hoc requests as needed · In charge of the preparation of financial-related content for business presentations, reporting decks for corporate reviews, monthly reporting and others as required · Support all key financial processes within FP&A including partnering with key stakeholders in segments and corporate to produce the annual budget, long range plan, monthly forecasts, reporting and analytical support · Coordinate and consolidate the annual operating plan as well as rolling monthly forecasts to provide early visibility of changes, risks and opportunities to the Director of FP&A and Segment CFO in a concise and effective manner · Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities to increase productivity that optimizes data efficiency and quality · Strong cross-collaboration with corporate team to ensure alignment on timelines, calendars and deliverables · Streamline the forecast process, improve forecast accuracy, align across various teams and stakeholders, and facilitate meaningful forecast reviews with leadership · Prepare leadership-ready presentation materials including but not limited to monthly actuals/forecast reporting, CFO review packages, board of directors’ meetings, and ad hoc requests Qualifications · Attention to detail, thoroughness, accuracy and overall quality of work as this role involves summarizing and integrating information, checking details, verifying calculations, critical evaluation, and logical analysis of data · Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, general business practices and financial statements · Exceptional Excel, PowerPoint and other technical skills (Anaplan, Tableau, etc.) · Prior experience in building / enhancing effective excel models / tools · Strong attention to detail and meticulous file / folder / version control · Demonstrated ability to be analytical, resourceful and gather data required for insight · Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines · Ability to maintain strict confidentiality around forecasts for new business initiatives and other critical / strategic projects · Effective communication skills (written, presentation, and oral) · Proactive problem solver, expected to present problems and recommendations simultaneously · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline, or equivalent experience · 5+ years of FP&A, Strategy or related experience; Experience consolidating financial information across businesses is a plus Things We Care About · Your career growth, your ideas, your work-life balance, and your well-being. · Diversity and Inclusion · Our Company Culture and Values · Providing outstanding Company Perks and Benefits Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices. 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