Sr Finance Manager

Job Description

1. Strategic Presentation Development:

• Business Reviews
• Lead the development of League QBRs, summarizing key performance metrics, business trends, challenges, and opportunities at the league level.
• Create and manage E-Commerce MBRs, focusing on business performance and operational insights, ensuring presentations align with broader strategies.
• Collaborate with league GMs, the E-Commerce team, and cross-functional departments like Finance, Operations, Planning, and Business Management to gather data, identify actionable insights, and current business landscape and future priorities.
• Develop tailored League Decks and E-Comm presentations that highlight business progress, strategic priorities, and areas for improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with GMs, Finance, Operations, Planning, and Business Management teams to ensure data and insights are accurately integrated into presentations.
• Facilitate alignment across teams for effective communication of business performance, strategic goals, and key metrics.
• Support ongoing business reviews by tracking performance against set goals and developing clear communication around business trends.

2. MG and Shortfall Process:

• Manage the tracking and monitoring of business performance against MGs and targets across multiple business channels.
• Take ownership of shortfall management, working closely with internal teams to analyze variances and develop actionable solutions.
• Lead conversations with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Accounting) to identify the root causes of performance shortfalls and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure that performance gaps are addressed proactively, developing strategies to mitigate risk and improve future business outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure that all shortfall data is forecasted, tracked, documented, and reported consistently.
• Ensure corrective actions and mitigation strategies are executed and their effectiveness is monitored and measured over time.

3. Ad-Hoc Support for League GMs:

• Ad-Hoc Reporting & Analysis:
• Provide ongoing ad-hoc reporting and data analysis to support the league GMs in their decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with GMs to understand their specific data needs, delivering tailored reports and insights that inform business decisions.
• Offer recommendations based on data insights to help the GMs optimize their operational and business performance.
• Assist in the development of presentations and reports for one-off strategic initiatives or in response to urgent needs from senior leadership.
• Provide data-driven support on business performance, market analysis, and operational improvements to drive growth within the leagues.

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Strong background in data analysis, financial tracking, and business performance management.
• Proficiency in creating impactful presentations (PowerPoint) and presenting complex data in an easy-to-understand format.
• Experience in managing and tracking business performance against targets, including MGs and shortfalls.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with key business KPIs, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with story telling and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.